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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.02, 185.04 and 94.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.02, 185.04 and 94.74 is: 130.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.02 : 185.04 = 94.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.02/185.04 = 94.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.02x = 185.04 × 94.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.02x = 17,530.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,530.69/134.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.81

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