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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.28, 201.39 and 112.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.28, 201.39 and 112.74 is: 169.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.28 : 201.39 = 112.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.28/201.39 = 112.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.28x = 201.39 × 112.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.28x = 22,704.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,704.71/134.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.08

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