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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134, 184.94 and 82.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134, 184.94 and 82.24 is: 113.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134 : 184.94 = 82.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134/184.94 = 82.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134x = 184.94 × 82.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134x = 15,209.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,209.47/134
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.50

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