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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.57, 185.63 and 109.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.57, 185.63 and 109.95 is: 151.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.57 : 185.63 = 109.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.57/185.63 = 109.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.57x = 185.63 × 109.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.57x = 20,409.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,409.47/134.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.67

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