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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.91, 197.60 and 63.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.91, 197.60 and 63.33 is: 94.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.91 : 197.60 = 63.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.91/197.60 = 63.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.91x = 197.60 × 63.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.91x = 12,513.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,513.69/131.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.87

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