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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134, 201.91 and 119.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134, 201.91 and 119.27 is: 179.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134 : 201.91 = 119.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134/201.91 = 119.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134x = 201.91 × 119.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134x = 24,080.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,080.80/134
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.71

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