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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.63, 295 and 135.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.63, 295 and 135.09 is: 186.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.63 : 295 = 135.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.63/295 = 135.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.63x = 295 × 135.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.63x = 39,851.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,851.55/213.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.54

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