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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.47, 203.38 and 112.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.47, 203.38 and 112.93 is: 169.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.47 : 203.38 = 112.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.47/203.38 = 112.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.47x = 203.38 × 112.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.47x = 22,966.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,966.91/135.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.53

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