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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.08, 200.88 and 76.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.08, 200.88 and 76.96 is: 115.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.08 : 200.88 = 76.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.08/200.88 = 76.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.08x = 200.88 × 76.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.08x = 15,459.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,459.72/134.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.30

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