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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.22, 201.64 and 116.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.22, 201.64 and 116.00 is: 174.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.22 : 201.64 = 116.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.22/201.64 = 116.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.22x = 201.64 × 116.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.22x = 23,389.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,389.92/134.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.26

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