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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.76, 203.62 and 113.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.76, 203.62 and 113.08 is: 169.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.76 : 203.62 = 113.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.76/203.62 = 113.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.76x = 203.62 × 113.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.76x = 23,025.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,025.35/135.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.60

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