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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134, 201.08 and 58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134, 201.08 and 58 is: 87.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134 : 201.08 = 58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134/201.08 = 58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134x = 201.08 × 58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134x = 11,662.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,662.64/134
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.03

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