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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.94, 204 and 81.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.94, 204 and 81.94 is: 122.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.94 : 204 = 81.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.94/204 = 81.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.94x = 204 × 81.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.94x = 16,715.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,715.76/135.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.96

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