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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.06, 200.95 and 42.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.06, 200.95 and 42.66 is: 63.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.06 : 200.95 = 42.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.06/200.95 = 42.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.06x = 200.95 × 42.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.06x = 8,572.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,572.42/134.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.95

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