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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.07, 180.81 and 92.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.07, 180.81 and 92.28 is: 127.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.07 : 180.81 = 92.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.07/180.81 = 92.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.07x = 180.81 × 92.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.07x = 16,684.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,684.24/131.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.30

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