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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.33, 200.13 and 96.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.33, 200.13 and 96.82 is: 145.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.33 : 200.13 = 96.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.33/200.13 = 96.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.33x = 200.13 × 96.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.33x = 19,376.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,376.97/133.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.33

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