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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.09, 197.88 and 110.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.09, 197.88 and 110.43 is: 165.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.09 : 197.88 = 110.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.09/197.88 = 110.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.09x = 197.88 × 110.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.09x = 21,851.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,851.89/132.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.43

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