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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.05, 184.99 and 77.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.05, 184.99 and 77.28 is: 106.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.05 : 184.99 = 77.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.05/184.99 = 77.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.05x = 184.99 × 77.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.05x = 14,296.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,296.02/134.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.65

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