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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.84, 205.03 and 109.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.84, 205.03 and 109.96 is: 164.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.84 : 205.03 = 109.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.84/205.03 = 109.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.84x = 205.03 × 109.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.84x = 22,545.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,545.10/136.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.76

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