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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.76, 204.98 and 75.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.76, 204.98 and 75.92 is: 113.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.76 : 204.98 = 75.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.76/204.98 = 75.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.76x = 204.98 × 75.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.76x = 15,562.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,562.08/136.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.79

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