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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.16, 184 and 96.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.16, 184 and 96.44 is: 133.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.16 : 184 = 96.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.16/184 = 96.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.16x = 184 × 96.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.16x = 17,744.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,744.96/133.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.26

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