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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.04, 202.92 and 132.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.04, 202.92 and 132.88 is: 199.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.04 : 202.92 = 132.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.04/202.92 = 132.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.04x = 202.92 × 132.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.04x = 26,964.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,964.01/135.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.67

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