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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.35, 204.75 and 135.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.35, 204.75 and 135.29 is: 203.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.35 : 204.75 = 135.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.35/204.75 = 135.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.35x = 204.75 × 135.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.35x = 27,699.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,699.60/136.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.16

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