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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.75, 201.84 and 76.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.75, 201.84 and 76.94 is: 115.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.75 : 201.84 = 76.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.75/201.84 = 76.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.75x = 201.84 × 76.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.75x = 15,528.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,528.93/134.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.25

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