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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.34, 201.35 and 132.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.34, 201.35 and 132.82 is: 199.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.34 : 201.35 = 132.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.34/201.35 = 132.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.34x = 201.35 × 132.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.34x = 26,742.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,742.30/134.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.07

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