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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.74, 203.43 and 63.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.74, 203.43 and 63.44 is: 95.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.74 : 203.43 = 63.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.74/203.43 = 63.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.74x = 203.43 × 63.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.74x = 12,905.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,905.60/135.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.08

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