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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.83, 200.58 and 75.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.83, 200.58 and 75.97 is: 113.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.83 : 200.58 = 75.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.83/200.58 = 75.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.83x = 200.58 × 75.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.83x = 15,238.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,238.06/133.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.86

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