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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.08, 205.67 and 82.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.08, 205.67 and 82.95 is: 124.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.08 : 205.67 = 82.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.08/205.67 = 82.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.08x = 205.67 × 82.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.08x = 17,060.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,060.33/137.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.46

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