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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.83, 186.30 and 106.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.83, 186.30 and 106.90 is: 147.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.83 : 186.30 = 106.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.83/186.30 = 106.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.83x = 186.30 × 106.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.83x = 19,914.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,914.00/134.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.70

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