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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.91, 205.35 and 63.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.91, 205.35 and 63.74 is: 95.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.91 : 205.35 = 63.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.91/205.35 = 63.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.91x = 205.35 × 63.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.91x = 13,089.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,089.01/136.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.60

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