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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134, 200.55 and 88.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134, 200.55 and 88.28 is: 132.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134 : 200.55 = 88.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134/200.55 = 88.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134x = 200.55 × 88.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134x = 17,704.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,704.55/134
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.12

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