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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.05, 185.03 and 113.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.05, 185.03 and 113.43 is: 156.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.05 : 185.03 = 113.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.05/185.03 = 113.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.05x = 185.03 × 113.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.05x = 20,988.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,988.24/134.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.57

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