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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.72, 201.90 and 61.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.72, 201.90 and 61.59 is: 92.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.72 : 201.90 = 61.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.72/201.90 = 61.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.72x = 201.90 × 61.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.72x = 12,434.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,434.87/134.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.30

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