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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.76, 205.00 and 88.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.76, 205.00 and 88.00 is: 131.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.76 : 205.00 = 88.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.76/205.00 = 88.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.76x = 205.00 × 88.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.76x = 18,039.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,039.27/136.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.91

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