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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.08, 201.04 and 88.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.08, 201.04 and 88.45 is: 132.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.08 : 201.04 = 88.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.08/201.04 = 88.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.08x = 201.04 × 88.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.08x = 17,781.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,781.99/134.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.62

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