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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.71, 202.25 and 76.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.71, 202.25 and 76.97 is: 115.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.71 : 202.25 = 76.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.71/202.25 = 76.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.71x = 202.25 × 76.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.71x = 15,565.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,565.79/134.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.55

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