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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.04, 200.80 and 99.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.04, 200.80 and 99.60 is: 149.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.04 : 200.80 = 99.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.04/200.80 = 99.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.04x = 200.80 × 99.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.04x = 19,999.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,999.68/134.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.21

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