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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.95, 435.06 and 135.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.95, 435.06 and 135.96 is: 204.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.95 : 435.06 = 135.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.95/435.06 = 135.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.95x = 435.06 × 135.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.95x = 59,150.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,150.76/289.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.00

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