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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.83, 205.28 and 67.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.83, 205.28 and 67.42 is: 101.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.83 : 205.28 = 67.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.83/205.28 = 67.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.83x = 205.28 × 67.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.83x = 13,839.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,839.98/136.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.15

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