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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.14, 200.73 and 97.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.14, 200.73 and 97.62 is: 146.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.14 : 200.73 = 97.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.14/200.73 = 97.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.14x = 200.73 × 97.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.14x = 19,595.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,595.26/134.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.08

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