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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.72, 205.20 and 94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.72, 205.20 and 94 is: 141.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.72 : 205.20 = 94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.72/205.20 = 94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.72x = 205.20 × 94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.72x = 19,288.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,288.80/136.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.08

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