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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.21, 202.66 and 77.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.21, 202.66 and 77.43 is: 116.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.21 : 202.66 = 77.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.21/202.66 = 77.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.21x = 202.66 × 77.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.21x = 15,691.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,691.96/135.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.06

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