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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.88, 203.95 and 90.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.88, 203.95 and 90.04 is: 135.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.88 : 203.95 = 90.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.88/203.95 = 90.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.88x = 203.95 × 90.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.88x = 18,363.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,363.66/135.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.15

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