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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.44, 204.68 and 82.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.44, 204.68 and 82.22 is: 123.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.44 : 204.68 = 82.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.44/204.68 = 82.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.44x = 204.68 × 82.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.44x = 16,827.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,827.36/136.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.33

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