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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.94, 186 and 107.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.94, 186 and 107.28 is: 147.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.94 : 186 = 107.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.94/186 = 107.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.94x = 186 × 107.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.94x = 19,954.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,954.08/134.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.87

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