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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.41, 201.61 and 80.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.41, 201.61 and 80.27 is: 120.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.41 : 201.61 = 80.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.41/201.61 = 80.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.41x = 201.61 × 80.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.41x = 16,182.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,182.38/134.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.39

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