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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.22, 202.81 and 43.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.22, 202.81 and 43.92 is: 65.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.22 : 202.81 = 43.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.22/202.81 = 43.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.22x = 202.81 × 43.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.22x = 8,907.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,907.42/135.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.87

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