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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.28, 200.90 and 118.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.28, 200.90 and 118.89 is: 177.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.28 : 200.90 = 118.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.28/200.90 = 118.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.28x = 200.90 × 118.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.28x = 23,885.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,885.30/134.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.88

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