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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.82, 185.49 and 107.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.82, 185.49 and 107.28 is: 147.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.82 : 185.49 = 107.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.82/185.49 = 107.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.82x = 185.49 × 107.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.82x = 19,899.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,899.37/134.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.60

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