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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.54, 185.64 and 105.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.54, 185.64 and 105.02 is: 144.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.54 : 185.64 = 105.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.54/185.64 = 105.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.54x = 185.64 × 105.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.54x = 19,495.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,495.91/134.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.91

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