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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132, 181.84 and 107.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132, 181.84 and 107.59 is: 148.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132 : 181.84 = 107.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132/181.84 = 107.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132x = 181.84 × 107.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132x = 19,564.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,564.17/132
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.21

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