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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.03, 200.76 and 120.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.03, 200.76 and 120.38 is: 180.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.03 : 200.76 = 120.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.03/200.76 = 120.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.03x = 200.76 × 120.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.03x = 24,166.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,166.49/134.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.31

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