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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.61, 203.87 and 105.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.61, 203.87 and 105.19 is: 158.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.61 : 203.87 = 105.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.61/203.87 = 105.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.61x = 203.87 × 105.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.61x = 21,444.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,444.56/135.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.13

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