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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.81, 204.84 and 128.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.81, 204.84 and 128.72 is: 192.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.81 : 204.84 = 128.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.81/204.84 = 128.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.81x = 204.84 × 128.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.81x = 26,367.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,367.00/136.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.73

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