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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.99, 184.93 and 112.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.99, 184.93 and 112.15 is: 154.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.99 : 184.93 = 112.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.99/184.93 = 112.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.99x = 184.93 × 112.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.99x = 20,740.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,740.64/133.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.79

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