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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.84, 197.64 and 66.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.84, 197.64 and 66.75 is: 100.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.84 : 197.64 = 66.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.84/197.64 = 66.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.84x = 197.64 × 66.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.84x = 13,192.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,192.47/131.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.06

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