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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.07, 200.83 and 79.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.07, 200.83 and 79.93 is: 119.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.07 : 200.83 = 79.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.07/200.83 = 79.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.07x = 200.83 × 79.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.07x = 16,052.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,052.34/134.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.73

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