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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134, 184.93 and 78.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134, 184.93 and 78.76 is: 108.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134 : 184.93 = 78.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134/184.93 = 78.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134x = 184.93 × 78.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134x = 14,564.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,564.69/134
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.69

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