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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.91, 202.22 and 57.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.91, 202.22 and 57.93 is: 86.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.91 : 202.22 = 57.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.91/202.22 = 57.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.91x = 202.22 × 57.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.91x = 11,714.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,714.60/134.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.83

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