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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.33, 201.24 and 117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.33, 201.24 and 117 is: 175.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.33 : 201.24 = 117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.33/201.24 = 117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.33x = 201.24 × 117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.33x = 23,545.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,545.08/134.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.28

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