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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.76, 203.40 and 62.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.76, 203.40 and 62.70 is: 93.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.76 : 203.40 = 62.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.76/203.40 = 62.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.76x = 203.40 × 62.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.76x = 12,752.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,752.44/135.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.93

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