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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.13, 201 and 99.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.13, 201 and 99.73 is: 149.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.13 : 201 = 99.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.13/201 = 99.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.13x = 201 × 99.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.13x = 20,045.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,045.73/134.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.45

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