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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.97, 204 and 122.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.97, 204 and 122.38 is: 183.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.97 : 204 = 122.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.97/204 = 122.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.97x = 204 × 122.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.97x = 24,965.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,965.52/135.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.61

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