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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.27, 202.90 and 43.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.27, 202.90 and 43.96 is: 65.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.27 : 202.90 = 43.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.27/202.90 = 43.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.27x = 202.90 × 43.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.27x = 8,918.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,918.47/135.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.93

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