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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134, 200.64 and 85.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134, 200.64 and 85.76 is: 128.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134 : 200.64 = 85.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134/200.64 = 85.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134x = 200.64 × 85.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134x = 17,206.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,206.89/134
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.41

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