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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.62, 200.28 and 79.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.62, 200.28 and 79.44 is: 119.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.62 : 200.28 = 79.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.62/200.28 = 79.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.62x = 200.28 × 79.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.62x = 15,910.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,910.24/133.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.07

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