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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.38, 204.46 and 67.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.38, 204.46 and 67.84 is: 101.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.38 : 204.46 = 67.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.38/204.46 = 67.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.38x = 204.46 × 67.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.38x = 13,869.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,869.89/136.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.70

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