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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.44, 185.64 and 106.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.44, 185.64 and 106.78 is: 147.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.44 : 185.64 = 106.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.44/185.64 = 106.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.44x = 185.64 × 106.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.44x = 19,822.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,822.64/134.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.45

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