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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.76, 203.36 and 94.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.76, 203.36 and 94.98 is: 142.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.76 : 203.36 = 94.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.76/203.36 = 94.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.76x = 203.36 × 94.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.76x = 19,315.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,315.13/135.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.27

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