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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.04, 202.64 and 74.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.04, 202.64 and 74.22 is: 111.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.04 : 202.64 = 74.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.04/202.64 = 74.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.04x = 202.64 × 74.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.04x = 15,039.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,039.94/135.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.37

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