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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.93, 209.75 and 135.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.93, 209.75 and 135.53 is: 187.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.93 : 209.75 = 135.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.93/209.75 = 135.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.93x = 209.75 × 135.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.93x = 28,425.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,425.69/151.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.10

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