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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.48, 203 and 108.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.48, 203 and 108.32 is: 162.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.48 : 203 = 108.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.48/203 = 108.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.48x = 203 × 108.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.48x = 21,988.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,988.96/135.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.30

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