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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.03, 202.59 and 62.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.03, 202.59 and 62.83 is: 94.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.03 : 202.59 = 62.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.03/202.59 = 62.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.03x = 202.59 × 62.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.03x = 12,729.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,729.46/135.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.27

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