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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.92, 197.92 and 67.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.92, 197.92 and 67.84 is: 101.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.92 : 197.92 = 67.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.92/197.92 = 67.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.92x = 197.92 × 67.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.92x = 13,426.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,426.89/131.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.78

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