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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.04, 180.90 and 82.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.04, 180.90 and 82.08 is: 113.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.04 : 180.90 = 82.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.04/180.90 = 82.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.04x = 180.90 × 82.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.04x = 14,848.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,848.27/131.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.31

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