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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.13, 185.18 and 94.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.13, 185.18 and 94.80 is: 130.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.13 : 185.18 = 94.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.13/185.18 = 94.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.13x = 185.18 × 94.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.13x = 17,554.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,554.59/134.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.88

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