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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.85, 202.01 and 105.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.85, 202.01 and 105.82 is: 158.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.85 : 202.01 = 105.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.85/202.01 = 105.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.85x = 202.01 × 105.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.85x = 21,376.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,376.70/134.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.53

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