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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.07, 206.58 and 136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.07, 206.58 and 136 is: 203.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.07 : 206.58 = 136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.07/206.58 = 136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.07x = 206.58 × 136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.07x = 28,094.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,094.88/138.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.48

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