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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.25, 200.97 and 126.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.25, 200.97 and 126.57 is: 189.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.25 : 200.97 = 126.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.25/200.97 = 126.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.25x = 200.97 × 126.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.25x = 25,436.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,436.77/134.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.47

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