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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.28, 202.94 and 43.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.28, 202.94 and 43.96 is: 65.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.28 : 202.94 = 43.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.28/202.94 = 43.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.28x = 202.94 × 43.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.28x = 8,921.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,921.53/135.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.95

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