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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.14, 200.95 and 82.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.14, 200.95 and 82.63 is: 123.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.14 : 200.95 = 82.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.14/200.95 = 82.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.14x = 200.95 × 82.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.14x = 16,604.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,604.09/134.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.79

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