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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.52, 241.99 and 134.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.52, 241.99 and 134.00 is: 184.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.52 : 241.99 = 134.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.52/241.99 = 134.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.52x = 241.99 × 134.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.52x = 32,427.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,427.26/175.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.75

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