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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.22, 197.72 and 95.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.22, 197.72 and 95.77 is: 143.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.22 : 197.72 = 95.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.22/197.72 = 95.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.22x = 197.72 × 95.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.22x = 18,935.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,935.64/132.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.21

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