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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.22, 206.28 and 136.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.22, 206.28 and 136.92 is: 189.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.22 : 206.28 = 136.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.22/206.28 = 136.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.22x = 206.28 × 136.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.22x = 28,243.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,243.86/149.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.28

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