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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.33, 202.73 and 81.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.33, 202.73 and 81.06 is: 121.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.33 : 202.73 = 81.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.33/202.73 = 81.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.33x = 202.73 × 81.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.33x = 16,432.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,432.89/135.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.43

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