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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.75, 203.25 and 127.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.75, 203.25 and 127.53 is: 190.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.75 : 203.25 = 127.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.75/203.25 = 127.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.75x = 203.25 × 127.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.75x = 25,920.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,920.47/135.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.94

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