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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.10, 200.81 and 90.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.10, 200.81 and 90.72 is: 135.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.10 : 200.81 = 90.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.10/200.81 = 90.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.10x = 200.81 × 90.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.10x = 18,217.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,217.48/134.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.85

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