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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.28, 200.96 and 98.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.28, 200.96 and 98.91 is: 148.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.28 : 200.96 = 98.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.28/200.96 = 98.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.28x = 200.96 × 98.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.28x = 19,876.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,876.95/134.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.03

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