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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.75, 202.10 and 48.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.75, 202.10 and 48.07 is: 72.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.75 : 202.10 = 48.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.75/202.10 = 48.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.75x = 202.10 × 48.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.75x = 9,714.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,714.85/134.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.10

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