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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.22, 205.64 and 102.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.22, 205.64 and 102.89 is: 154.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.22 : 205.64 = 102.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.22/205.64 = 102.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.22x = 205.64 × 102.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.22x = 21,156.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,156.76/137.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.18

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