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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.28, 201.25 and 132.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.28, 201.25 and 132.83 is: 199.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.28 : 201.25 = 132.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.28/201.25 = 132.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.28x = 201.25 × 132.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.28x = 26,733.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,733.22/134.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.09

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