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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.73, 203.28 and 113.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.73, 203.28 and 113.05 is: 169.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.73 : 203.28 = 113.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.73/203.28 = 113.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.73x = 203.28 × 113.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.73x = 22,980.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,980.80/135.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.31

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