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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.91, 203.89 and 63.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.91, 203.89 and 63.73 is: 95.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.91 : 203.89 = 63.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.91/203.89 = 63.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.91x = 203.89 × 63.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.91x = 12,993.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,993.91/135.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.61

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