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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.54, 204.94 and 98.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.54, 204.94 and 98.06 is: 147.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.54 : 204.94 = 98.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.54/204.94 = 98.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.54x = 204.94 × 98.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.54x = 20,096.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,096.42/136.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.19

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