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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.63, 203.31 and 89.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.63, 203.31 and 89.91 is: 134.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.63 : 203.31 = 89.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.63/203.31 = 89.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.63x = 203.31 × 89.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.63x = 18,279.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,279.60/135.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.78

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