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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.16, 201.36 and 76.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.16, 201.36 and 76.44 is: 114.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.16 : 201.36 = 76.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.16/201.36 = 76.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.16x = 201.36 × 76.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.16x = 15,391.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,391.96/134.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.73

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