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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.83, 201.86 and 94.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.83, 201.86 and 94.17 is: 140.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.83 : 201.86 = 94.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.83/201.86 = 94.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.83x = 201.86 × 94.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.83x = 19,009.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,009.16/134.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.99

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