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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.47, 204.88 and 113.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.47, 204.88 and 113.93 is: 171.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.47 : 204.88 = 113.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.47/204.88 = 113.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.47x = 204.88 × 113.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.47x = 23,341.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,341.98/136.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.04

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