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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.16, 203.00 and 115.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.16, 203.00 and 115.69 is: 173.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.16 : 203.00 = 115.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.16/203.00 = 115.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.16x = 203.00 × 115.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.16x = 23,484.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,484.53/135.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.75

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