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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.91, 185.90 and 103.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.91, 185.90 and 103.64 is: 142.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.91 : 185.90 = 103.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.91/185.90 = 103.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.91x = 185.90 × 103.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.91x = 19,265.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,265.23/134.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.80

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