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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.59, 201.91 and 43.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.59, 201.91 and 43.30 is: 64.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.59 : 201.91 = 43.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.59/201.91 = 43.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.59x = 201.91 × 43.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.59x = 8,741.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,741.69/134.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.95

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