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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.72, 201.60 and 113.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.72, 201.60 and 113.12 is: 169.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.72 : 201.60 = 113.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.72/201.60 = 113.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.72x = 201.60 × 113.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.72x = 22,804.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,804.99/134.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.28

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