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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.94, 181.77 and 109.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.94, 181.77 and 109.68 is: 151.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.94 : 181.77 = 109.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.94/181.77 = 109.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.94x = 181.77 × 109.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.94x = 19,936.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,936.53/131.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.10

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