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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.94, 182.16 and 95.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.94, 182.16 and 95.04 is: 131.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.94 : 182.16 = 95.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.94/182.16 = 95.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.94x = 182.16 × 95.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.94x = 17,312.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,312.49/131.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.21

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