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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.75, 201.98 and 94.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.75, 201.98 and 94.16 is: 141.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.75 : 201.98 = 94.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.75/201.98 = 94.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.75x = 201.98 × 94.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.75x = 19,017.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,017.66/134.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.14

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