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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.04, 432.10 and 134.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.04, 432.10 and 134.01 is: 201.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.04 : 432.10 = 134.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.04/432.10 = 134.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.04x = 432.10 × 134.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.04x = 57,905.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,905.72/288.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.03

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