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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.22, 181.01 and 93.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.22, 181.01 and 93.84 is: 129.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.22 : 181.01 = 93.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.22/181.01 = 93.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.22x = 181.01 × 93.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.22x = 16,985.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,985.98/131.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.45

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