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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.78, 185.79 and 110.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.78, 185.79 and 110.30 is: 152.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.78 : 185.79 = 110.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.78/185.79 = 110.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.78x = 185.79 × 110.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.78x = 20,492.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,492.64/134.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.05

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