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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134, 200.80 and 99.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134, 200.80 and 99.58 is: 149.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134 : 200.80 = 99.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134/200.80 = 99.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134x = 200.80 × 99.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134x = 19,995.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,995.66/134
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.22

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