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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.41, 203.13 and 77.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.41, 203.13 and 77.69 is: 116.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.41 : 203.13 = 77.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.41/203.13 = 77.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.41x = 203.13 × 77.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.41x = 15,780.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,780.15/135.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.54

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