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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.94, 202.29 and 70.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.94, 202.29 and 70.74 is: 106.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.94 : 202.29 = 70.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.94/202.29 = 70.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.94x = 202.29 × 70.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.94x = 14,309.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,309.99/134.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.05

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