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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.63, 204.68 and 68.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.63, 204.68 and 68.07 is: 101.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.63 : 204.68 = 68.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.63/204.68 = 68.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.63x = 204.68 × 68.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.63x = 13,932.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,932.57/136.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.97

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