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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133, 199.10 and 91.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133, 199.10 and 91.78 is: 137.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133 : 199.10 = 91.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133/199.10 = 91.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133x = 199.10 × 91.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133x = 18,273.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,273.40/133
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.39

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