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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.16, 203 and 92.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.16, 203 and 92.44 is: 138.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.16 : 203 = 92.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.16/203 = 92.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.16x = 203 × 92.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.16x = 18,765.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,765.32/135.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.84

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