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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.62, 201.93 and 66.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.62, 201.93 and 66.16 is: 99.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.62 : 201.93 = 66.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.62/201.93 = 66.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.62x = 201.93 × 66.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.62x = 13,359.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,359.69/134.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.24

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