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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.13, 434.90 and 136.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.13, 434.90 and 136.16 is: 204.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.13 : 434.90 = 136.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.13/434.90 = 136.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.13x = 434.90 × 136.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.13x = 59,213.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,213.13/290.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.09

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