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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.76, 203.44 and 125.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.76, 203.44 and 125.64 is: 188.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.76 : 203.44 = 125.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.76/203.44 = 125.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.76x = 203.44 × 125.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.76x = 25,558.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,558.56/135.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.26

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