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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134, 200.78 and 113.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134, 200.78 and 113.75 is: 170.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134 : 200.78 = 113.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134/200.78 = 113.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134x = 200.78 × 113.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134x = 22,838.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,838.73/134
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.44

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