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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.04, 202.48 and 47.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.04, 202.48 and 47.16 is: 70.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.04 : 202.48 = 47.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.04/202.48 = 47.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.04x = 202.48 × 47.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.04x = 9,548.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,548.96/135.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.71

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