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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.76, 200.73 and 72.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.76, 200.73 and 72.92 is: 109.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.76 : 200.73 = 72.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.76/200.73 = 72.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.76x = 200.73 × 72.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.76x = 14,637.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,637.23/133.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.43

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