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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.33, 198.19 and 105.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.33, 198.19 and 105.29 is: 157.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.33 : 198.19 = 105.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.33/198.19 = 105.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.33x = 198.19 × 105.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.33x = 20,867.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,867.66/132.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.69

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