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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.61, 204.93 and 45.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.61, 204.93 and 45.28 is: 67.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.61 : 204.93 = 45.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.61/204.93 = 45.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.61x = 204.93 × 45.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.61x = 9,279.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,279.40/136.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.93

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