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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.53, 203.31 and 92.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.53, 203.31 and 92.06 is: 138.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.53 : 203.31 = 92.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.53/203.31 = 92.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.53x = 203.31 × 92.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.53x = 18,716.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,716.72/135.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.10

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