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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.74, 204.99 and 68.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.74, 204.99 and 68.19 is: 102.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.74 : 204.99 = 68.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.74/204.99 = 68.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.74x = 204.99 × 68.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.74x = 13,978.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,978.27/136.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.23

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