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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.52, 204.84 and 68.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.52, 204.84 and 68.12 is: 102.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.52 : 204.84 = 68.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.52/204.84 = 68.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.52x = 204.84 × 68.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.52x = 13,953.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,953.70/136.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.21

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