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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.04, 290.23 and 136.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.04, 290.23 and 136.69 is: 188.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.04 : 290.23 = 136.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.04/290.23 = 136.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.04x = 290.23 × 136.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.04x = 39,671.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,671.24/210.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.87

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