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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.91, 202.23 and 62.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.91, 202.23 and 62.79 is: 94.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.91 : 202.23 = 62.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.91/202.23 = 62.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.91x = 202.23 × 62.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.91x = 12,698.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,698.02/134.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.12

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