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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.58, 201.93 and 98.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.58, 201.93 and 98.67 is: 148.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.58 : 201.93 = 98.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.58/201.93 = 98.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.58x = 201.93 × 98.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.58x = 19,924.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,924.43/134.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.05

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