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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134, 184.74 and 104.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134, 184.74 and 104.84 is: 144.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134 : 184.74 = 104.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134/184.74 = 104.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134x = 184.74 × 104.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134x = 19,368.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,368.14/134
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.54

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