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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.07, 186.47 and 126.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.07, 186.47 and 126.83 is: 175.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.07 : 186.47 = 126.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.07/186.47 = 126.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.07x = 186.47 × 126.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.07x = 23,650.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,650.30/135.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.10

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