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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.13, 399 and 136.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.13, 399 and 136.11 is: 204.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.13 : 399 = 136.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.13/399 = 136.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.13x = 399 × 136.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.13x = 54,307.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,307.89/266.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.07

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