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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.78, 202.02 and 62.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.78, 202.02 and 62.60 is: 93.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.78 : 202.02 = 62.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.78/202.02 = 62.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.78x = 202.02 × 62.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.78x = 12,646.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,646.45/134.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.83

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