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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.76, 204.81 and 90.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.76, 204.81 and 90.99 is: 136.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.76 : 204.81 = 90.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.76/204.81 = 90.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.76x = 204.81 × 90.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.76x = 18,635.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,635.66/136.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.27

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