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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.76, 204.82 and 102.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.76, 204.82 and 102.44 is: 153.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.76 : 204.82 = 102.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.76/204.82 = 102.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.76x = 204.82 × 102.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.76x = 20,981.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,981.76/136.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.42

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