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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.97, 205.22 and 91.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.97, 205.22 and 91.29 is: 136.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.97 : 205.22 = 91.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.97/205.22 = 91.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.97x = 205.22 × 91.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.97x = 18,734.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,734.08/136.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.78

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