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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.41, 203.10 and 81.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.41, 203.10 and 81.65 is: 122.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.41 : 203.10 = 81.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.41/203.10 = 81.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.41x = 203.10 × 81.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.41x = 16,583.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,583.12/135.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.47

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