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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.56, 183.90 and 105.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.56, 183.90 and 105.84 is: 145.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.56 : 183.90 = 105.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.56/183.90 = 105.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.56x = 183.90 × 105.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.56x = 19,463.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,463.98/133.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.73

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