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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.75, 201.90 and 91.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.75, 201.90 and 91.37 is: 136.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.75 : 201.90 = 91.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.75/201.90 = 91.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.75x = 201.90 × 91.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.75x = 18,447.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,447.60/134.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.90

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