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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.04, 181.88 and 109.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.04, 181.88 and 109.80 is: 151.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.04 : 181.88 = 109.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.04/181.88 = 109.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.04x = 181.88 × 109.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.04x = 19,970.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,970.42/132.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.25

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