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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.97, 205.46 and 134.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.97, 205.46 and 134.94 is: 202.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.97 : 205.46 = 134.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.97/205.46 = 134.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.97x = 205.46 × 134.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.97x = 27,724.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,724.77/136.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.41

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