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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.76, 186.00 and 130.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.76, 186.00 and 130.44 is: 180.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.76 : 186.00 = 130.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.76/186.00 = 130.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.76x = 186.00 × 130.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.76x = 24,261.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,261.16/134.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.03

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