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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.25, 199.70 and 94.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.25, 199.70 and 94.74 is: 141.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.25 : 199.70 = 94.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.25/199.70 = 94.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.25x = 199.70 × 94.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.25x = 18,919.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,919.58/133.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.99

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