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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.22, 196.76 and 106.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.22, 196.76 and 106.80 is: 160.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.22 : 196.76 = 106.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.22/196.76 = 106.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.22x = 196.76 × 106.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.22x = 21,013.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,013.97/131.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.14

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