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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.14, 433.42 and 134.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.14, 433.42 and 134.94 is: 202.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.14 : 433.42 = 134.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.14/433.42 = 134.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.14x = 433.42 × 134.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.14x = 58,485.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,485.69/289.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.27

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