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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134, 201.04 and 76.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134, 201.04 and 76.16 is: 114.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134 : 201.04 = 76.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134/201.04 = 76.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134x = 201.04 × 76.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134x = 15,311.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,311.21/134
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.26

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