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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.76, 202.14 and 69.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.76, 202.14 and 69.78 is: 104.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.76 : 202.14 = 69.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.76/202.14 = 69.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.76x = 202.14 × 69.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.76x = 14,105.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,105.33/134.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.67

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