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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.92, 204.84 and 103.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.92, 204.84 and 103.98 is: 155.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.92 : 204.84 = 103.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.92/204.84 = 103.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.92x = 204.84 × 103.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.92x = 21,299.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,299.26/136.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.56

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