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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.91, 201.96 and 95.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.91, 201.96 and 95.73 is: 143.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.91 : 201.96 = 95.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.91/201.96 = 95.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.91x = 201.96 × 95.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.91x = 19,333.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,333.63/134.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.31

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