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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.76, 203.35 and 94.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.76, 203.35 and 94.99 is: 142.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.76 : 203.35 = 94.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.76/203.35 = 94.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.76x = 203.35 × 94.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.76x = 19,316.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,316.22/135.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.28

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