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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.83, 201.79 and 111.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.83, 201.79 and 111.75 is: 167.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.83 : 201.79 = 111.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.83/201.79 = 111.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.83x = 201.79 × 111.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.83x = 22,550.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,550.03/134.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.25

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