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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.92, 275.76 and 134.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.92, 275.76 and 134.52 is: 185.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.92 : 275.76 = 134.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.92/275.76 = 134.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.92x = 275.76 × 134.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.92x = 37,095.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,095.24/199.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.55

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