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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.36, 204.01 and 82.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.36, 204.01 and 82.29 is: 123.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.36 : 204.01 = 82.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.36/204.01 = 82.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.36x = 204.01 × 82.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.36x = 16,787.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,787.98/136.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.12

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