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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.02, 301.65 and 136.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.02, 301.65 and 136.12 is: 204.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.02 : 301.65 = 136.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.02/301.65 = 136.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.02x = 301.65 × 136.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.02x = 41,060.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,060.60/201.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.26

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