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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.75, 205.26 and 75.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.75, 205.26 and 75.93 is: 113.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.75 : 205.26 = 75.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.75/205.26 = 75.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.75x = 205.26 × 75.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.75x = 15,585.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,585.39/136.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.97

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