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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.04, 181.93 and 95.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.04, 181.93 and 95.08 is: 131.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.04 : 181.93 = 95.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.04/181.93 = 95.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.04x = 181.93 × 95.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.04x = 17,297.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,297.90/132.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.01

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