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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.94, 203.91 and 54.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.94, 203.91 and 54.77 is: 82.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.94 : 203.91 = 54.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.94/203.91 = 54.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.94x = 203.91 × 54.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.94x = 11,167.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,167.64/135.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.15

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