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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.70, 181.93 and 105.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.70, 181.93 and 105.64 is: 145.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.70 : 181.93 = 105.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.70/181.93 = 105.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.70x = 181.93 × 105.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.70x = 19,219.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,219.09/131.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.93

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