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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.22, 205.65 and 67.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.22, 205.65 and 67.83 is: 101.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.22 : 205.65 = 67.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.22/205.65 = 67.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.22x = 205.65 × 67.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.22x = 13,949.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,949.24/137.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.66

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