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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.91, 203.64 and 84.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.91, 203.64 and 84.48 is: 126.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.91 : 203.64 = 84.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.91/203.64 = 84.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.91x = 203.64 × 84.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.91x = 17,203.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,203.51/135.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.58

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