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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.05, 293.85 and 135.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.05, 293.85 and 135.27 is: 202.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.05 : 293.85 = 135.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.05/293.85 = 135.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.05x = 293.85 × 135.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.05x = 39,749.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,749.09/196.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.75

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