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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.82, 201.96 and 127.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.82, 201.96 and 127.44 is: 190.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.82 : 201.96 = 127.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.82/201.96 = 127.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.82x = 201.96 × 127.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.82x = 25,737.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,737.78/134.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.90

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