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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.71, 204.63 and 75.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.71, 204.63 and 75.69 is: 113.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.71 : 204.63 = 75.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.71/204.63 = 75.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.71x = 204.63 × 75.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.71x = 15,488.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,488.44/136.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.29

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