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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.73, 200.97 and 132.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.73, 200.97 and 132.66 is: 197.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.73 : 200.97 = 132.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.73/200.97 = 132.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.73x = 200.97 × 132.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.73x = 26,660.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,660.68/134.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.88

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