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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.22, 181.09 and 109.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.22, 181.09 and 109.35 is: 150.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.22 : 181.09 = 109.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.22/181.09 = 109.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.22x = 181.09 × 109.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.22x = 19,802.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,802.19/131.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.91

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