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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.12, 200.97 and 52.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.12, 200.97 and 52.94 is: 79.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.12 : 200.97 = 52.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.12/200.97 = 52.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.12x = 200.97 × 52.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.12x = 10,638.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,638.35/134.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.32

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