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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.94, 201.98 and 98.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.94, 201.98 and 98.30 is: 147.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.94 : 201.98 = 98.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.94/201.98 = 98.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.94x = 201.98 × 98.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.94x = 19,854.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,854.63/134.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.14

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