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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.74, 204.90 and 109.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.74, 204.90 and 109.74 is: 164.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.74 : 204.90 = 109.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.74/204.90 = 109.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.74x = 204.90 × 109.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.74x = 22,484.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,484.70/136.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.44

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