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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.83, 203.72 and 62.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.83, 203.72 and 62.69 is: 94.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.83 : 203.72 = 62.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.83/203.72 = 62.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.83x = 203.72 × 62.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.83x = 12,769.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,769.87/135.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.01

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