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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.62, 200.03 and 84.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.62, 200.03 and 84.75 is: 126.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.62 : 200.03 = 84.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.62/200.03 = 84.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.62x = 200.03 × 84.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.62x = 16,952.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,952.12/133.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.87

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