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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.76, 188.19 and 103.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.76, 188.19 and 103.95 is: 143.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.76 : 188.19 = 103.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.76/188.19 = 103.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.76x = 188.19 × 103.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.76x = 19,562.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,562.35/136.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.05

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