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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.25, 200.07 and 119.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.25, 200.07 and 119.88 is: 180.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.25 : 200.07 = 119.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.25/200.07 = 119.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.25x = 200.07 × 119.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.25x = 23,984.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,984.39/133.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.00

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