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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.18, 200.79 and 95.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.18, 200.79 and 95.54 is: 142.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.18 : 200.79 = 95.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.18/200.79 = 95.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.18x = 200.79 × 95.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.18x = 19,183.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,183.48/134.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.97

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