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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.52, 204.53 and 105.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.52, 204.53 and 105.94 is: 158.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.52 : 204.53 = 105.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.52/204.53 = 105.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.52x = 204.53 × 105.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.52x = 21,666.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,666.87/136.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.71

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