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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.24, 200.88 and 96.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.24, 200.88 and 96.16 is: 143.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.24 : 200.88 = 96.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.24/200.88 = 96.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.24x = 200.88 × 96.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.24x = 19,316.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,316.62/134.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.90

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