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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.62, 203.09 and 104.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.62, 203.09 and 104.93 is: 157.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.62 : 203.09 = 104.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.62/203.09 = 104.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.62x = 203.09 × 104.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.62x = 21,308.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,308.69/135.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.13

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