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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.54, 203.55 and 81.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.54, 203.55 and 81.75 is: 122.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.54 : 203.55 = 81.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.54/203.55 = 81.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.54x = 203.55 × 81.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.54x = 16,640.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,640.21/135.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.77

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