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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.54, 205.05 and 82.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.54, 205.05 and 82.75 is: 124.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.54 : 205.05 = 82.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.54/205.05 = 82.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.54x = 205.05 × 82.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.54x = 16,967.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,967.89/136.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.27

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