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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.19, 202.83 and 52.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.19, 202.83 and 52.93 is: 79.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.19 : 202.83 = 52.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.19/202.83 = 52.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.19x = 202.83 × 52.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.19x = 10,735.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,735.79/135.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.41

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