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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.93, 204.05 and 81.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.93, 204.05 and 81.21 is: 121.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.93 : 204.05 = 81.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.93/204.05 = 81.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.93x = 204.05 × 81.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.93x = 16,570.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,570.49/135.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.90

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