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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.16, 200.66 and 85.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.16, 200.66 and 85.28 is: 127.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.16 : 200.66 = 85.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.16/200.66 = 85.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.16x = 200.66 × 85.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.16x = 17,112.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,112.28/134.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.55

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