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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.81, 203.58 and 63.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.81, 203.58 and 63.60 is: 95.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.81 : 203.58 = 63.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.81/203.58 = 63.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.81x = 203.58 × 63.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.81x = 12,947.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,947.69/135.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.34

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