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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.04, 207.06 and 136.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.04, 207.06 and 136.83 is: 205.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.04 : 207.06 = 136.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.04/207.06 = 136.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.04x = 207.06 × 136.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.04x = 28,332.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,332.02/138.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.25

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