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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.97, 203.61 and 84.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.97, 203.61 and 84.44 is: 126.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.97 : 203.61 = 84.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.97/203.61 = 84.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.97x = 203.61 × 84.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.97x = 17,192.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,192.83/135.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.45

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