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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.04, 199.60 and 76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.04, 199.60 and 76 is: 114.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.04 : 199.60 = 76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.04/199.60 = 76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.04x = 199.60 × 76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.04x = 15,169.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,169.60/133.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.02

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