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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.59, 204.55 and 67.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.59, 204.55 and 67.94 is: 101.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.59 : 204.55 = 67.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.59/204.55 = 67.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.59x = 204.55 × 67.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.59x = 13,897.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,897.13/136.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.74

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