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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.05, 197.08 and 110.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.05, 197.08 and 110.54 is: 166.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.05 : 197.08 = 110.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.05/197.08 = 110.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.05x = 197.08 × 110.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.05x = 21,785.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,785.91/131.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.25

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