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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.04, 182.55 and 107.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.04, 182.55 and 107.74 is: 148.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.04 : 182.55 = 107.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.04/182.55 = 107.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.04x = 182.55 × 107.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.04x = 19,667.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,667.94/132.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.95

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