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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.20, 200.98 and 79.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.20, 200.98 and 79.93 is: 119.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.20 : 200.98 = 79.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.20/200.98 = 79.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.20x = 200.98 × 79.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.20x = 16,064.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,064.33/134.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.70

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