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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.44, 203.04 and 54.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.44, 203.04 and 54.24 is: 81.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.44 : 203.04 = 54.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.44/203.04 = 54.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.44x = 203.04 × 54.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.44x = 11,012.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,012.89/135.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.31

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