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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.52, 190 and 134.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.52, 190 and 134.64 is: 186.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.52 : 190 = 134.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.52/190 = 134.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.52x = 190 × 134.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.52x = 25,581.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,581.60/137.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.02

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