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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.62, 204.69 and 63.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.62, 204.69 and 63.38 is: 94.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.62 : 204.69 = 63.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.62/204.69 = 63.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.62x = 204.69 × 63.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.62x = 12,973.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,973.25/136.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.96

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