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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.83, 201.97 and 89.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.83, 201.97 and 89.07 is: 133.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.83 : 201.97 = 89.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.83/201.97 = 89.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.83x = 201.97 × 89.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.83x = 17,989.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,989.47/134.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.42

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