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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.13, 185.15 and 95.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.13, 185.15 and 95.43 is: 131.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.13 : 185.15 = 95.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.13/185.15 = 95.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.13x = 185.15 × 95.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.13x = 17,668.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,668.86/134.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.73

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