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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.79, 204.93 and 102.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.79, 204.93 and 102.63 is: 153.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.79 : 204.93 = 102.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.79/204.93 = 102.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.79x = 204.93 × 102.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.79x = 21,031.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,031.97/136.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.76

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