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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.43, 202.64 and 127.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.43, 202.64 and 127.73 is: 191.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.43 : 202.64 = 127.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.43/202.64 = 127.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.43x = 202.64 × 127.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.43x = 25,883.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,883.08/135.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.12

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