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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.94, 203.96 and 75.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.94, 203.96 and 75.09 is: 112.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.94 : 203.96 = 75.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.94/203.96 = 75.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.94x = 203.96 × 75.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.94x = 15,315.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,315.36/135.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.66

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