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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.74, 204.86 and 93.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.74, 204.86 and 93.32 is: 139.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.74 : 204.86 = 93.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.74/204.86 = 93.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.74x = 204.86 × 93.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.74x = 19,117.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,117.54/136.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.81

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