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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.24, 201.28 and 91.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.24, 201.28 and 91.52 is: 137.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.24 : 201.28 = 91.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.24/201.28 = 91.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.24x = 201.28 × 91.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.24x = 18,421.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,421.15/134.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.23

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