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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.11, 202.67 and 38.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.11, 202.67 and 38.93 is: 58.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.11 : 202.67 = 38.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.11/202.67 = 38.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.11x = 202.67 × 38.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.11x = 7,888.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,888.74/135.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.39

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