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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.35, 204.48 and 84.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.35, 204.48 and 84.81 is: 127.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.35 : 204.48 = 84.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.35/204.48 = 84.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.35x = 204.48 × 84.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.35x = 17,341.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,341.95/136.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.19

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