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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.54, 202.22 and 98.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.54, 202.22 and 98.63 is: 148.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.54 : 202.22 = 98.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.54/202.22 = 98.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.54x = 202.22 × 98.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.54x = 19,944.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,944.96/134.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.25

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