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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.07, 200.97 and 86.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.07, 200.97 and 86.01 is: 128.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.07 : 200.97 = 86.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.07/200.97 = 86.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.07x = 200.97 × 86.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.07x = 17,285.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,285.43/134.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.93

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