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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.52, 185.42 and 106.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.52, 185.42 and 106.84 is: 147.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.52 : 185.42 = 106.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.52/185.42 = 106.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.52x = 185.42 × 106.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.52x = 19,810.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,810.27/134.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.27

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