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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.93, 188.94 and 84.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.93, 188.94 and 84.46 is: 116.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.93 : 188.94 = 84.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.93/188.94 = 84.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.93x = 188.94 × 84.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.93x = 15,957.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,957.87/136.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.54

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