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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.61, 202.05 and 127.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.61, 202.05 and 127.41 is: 191.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.61 : 202.05 = 127.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.61/202.05 = 127.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.61x = 202.05 × 127.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.61x = 25,743.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,743.19/134.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.24

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