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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.43, 185.59 and 106.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.43, 185.59 and 106.35 is: 146.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.43 : 185.59 = 106.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.43/185.59 = 106.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.43x = 185.59 × 106.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.43x = 19,736.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,736.57/134.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.82

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