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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.02, 200.94 and 52.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.02, 200.94 and 52.84 is: 79.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.02 : 200.94 = 52.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.02/200.94 = 52.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.02x = 200.94 × 52.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.02x = 10,617.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,617.67/134.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.22

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