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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.02, 200.89 and 52.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.02, 200.89 and 52.78 is: 79.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.02 : 200.89 = 52.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.02/200.89 = 52.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.02x = 200.89 × 52.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.02x = 10,602.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,602.97/134.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.11

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