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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.81, 201.95 and 89.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.81, 201.95 and 89.02 is: 133.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.81 : 201.95 = 89.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.81/201.95 = 89.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.81x = 201.95 × 89.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.81x = 17,977.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,977.59/134.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.36

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