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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.03, 202.62 and 65.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.03, 202.62 and 65.61 is: 98.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.03 : 202.62 = 65.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.03/202.62 = 65.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.03x = 202.62 × 65.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.03x = 13,293.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,293.90/135.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.45

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