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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.07, 399.13 and 136.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.07, 399.13 and 136.02 is: 204.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.07 : 399.13 = 136.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.07/399.13 = 136.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.07x = 399.13 × 136.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.07x = 54,289.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,289.66/266.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.04

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