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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.04, 202.58 and 73.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.04, 202.58 and 73.38 is: 110.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.04 : 202.58 = 73.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.04/202.58 = 73.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.04x = 202.58 × 73.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.04x = 14,864.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,864.19/135.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.07

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