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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.29, 202.84 and 43.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.29, 202.84 and 43.97 is: 65.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.29 : 202.84 = 43.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.29/202.84 = 43.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.29x = 202.84 × 43.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.29x = 8,917.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,917.75/135.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.91

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