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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.88, 204 and 113.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.88, 204 and 113.20 is: 169.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.88 : 204 = 113.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.88/204 = 113.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.88x = 204 × 113.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.88x = 23,092.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,092.80/135.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.95

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