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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.88, 201.84 and 126

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.88, 201.84 and 126 is: 188.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.88 : 201.84 = 126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.88/201.84 = 126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.88x = 201.84 × 126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.88x = 25,431.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,431.84/134.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.55

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