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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.54, 201.47 and 88.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.54, 201.47 and 88.82 is: 133.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.54 : 201.47 = 88.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.54/201.47 = 88.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.54x = 201.47 × 88.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.54x = 17,893.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,893.87/134.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.00

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