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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.81, 203.75 and 112.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.81, 203.75 and 112.93 is: 169.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.81 : 203.75 = 112.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.81/203.75 = 112.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.81x = 203.75 × 112.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.81x = 23,009.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,009.49/135.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.42

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