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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.36, 231 and 136.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.36, 231 and 136.36 is: 204.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.36 : 231 = 136.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.36/231 = 136.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.36x = 231 × 136.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.36x = 31,499.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,499.16/154.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.06

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