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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.76, 200.70 and 72.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.76, 200.70 and 72.82 is: 109.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.76 : 200.70 = 72.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.76/200.70 = 72.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.76x = 200.70 × 72.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.76x = 14,614.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,614.97/133.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.26

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