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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.59, 203.24 and 92.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.59, 203.24 and 92.15 is: 138.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.59 : 203.24 = 92.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.59/203.24 = 92.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.59x = 203.24 × 92.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.59x = 18,727.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,727.09/135.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.12

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