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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.22, 201.47 and 95.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.22, 201.47 and 95.75 is: 143.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.22 : 201.47 = 95.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.22/201.47 = 95.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.22x = 201.47 × 95.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.22x = 19,290.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,290.75/134.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.72

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