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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.92, 203.84 and 105.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.92, 203.84 and 105.42 is: 158.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.92 : 203.84 = 105.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.92/203.84 = 105.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.92x = 203.84 × 105.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.92x = 21,488.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,488.81/135.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.10

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