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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.06, 209.70 and 136.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.06, 209.70 and 136.35 is: 188.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.06 : 209.70 = 136.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.06/209.70 = 136.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.06x = 209.70 × 136.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.06x = 28,592.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,592.60/152.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.04

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