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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.03, 200.79 and 119.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.03, 200.79 and 119.52 is: 179.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.03 : 200.79 = 119.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.03/200.79 = 119.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.03x = 200.79 × 119.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.03x = 23,998.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,998.42/134.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.05

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