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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.06, 183.84 and 103.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.06, 183.84 and 103.66 is: 143.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.06 : 183.84 = 103.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.06/183.84 = 103.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.06x = 183.84 × 103.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.06x = 19,056.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,056.85/133.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.22

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