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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.21, 200.88 and 73.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.21, 200.88 and 73.19 is: 109.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.21 : 200.88 = 73.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.21/200.88 = 73.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.21x = 200.88 × 73.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.21x = 14,702.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,702.41/134.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.55

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