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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132, 198.36 and 67.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132, 198.36 and 67.92 is: 102.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132 : 198.36 = 67.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132/198.36 = 67.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132x = 198.36 × 67.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132x = 13,472.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,472.61/132
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.07

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