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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.04, 205.56 and 135.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.04, 205.56 and 135.83 is: 203.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.04 : 205.56 = 135.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.04/205.56 = 135.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.04x = 205.56 × 135.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.04x = 27,920.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,920.19/137.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.74

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