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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.13, 200.94 and 82.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.13, 200.94 and 82.79 is: 124.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.13 : 200.94 = 82.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.13/200.94 = 82.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.13x = 200.94 × 82.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.13x = 16,635.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,635.82/134.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.03

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