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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.25, 206.01 and 76.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.25, 206.01 and 76.44 is: 114.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.25 : 206.01 = 76.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.25/206.01 = 76.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.25x = 206.01 × 76.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.25x = 15,747.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,747.40/137.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.74

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