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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.08, 714.04 and 134

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.08, 714.04 and 134 is: 200.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.08 : 714.04 = 134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.08/714.04 = 134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.08x = 714.04 × 134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.08x = 95,681.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,681.36/476.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.98

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