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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.84, 200.84 and 61.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.84, 200.84 and 61.72 is: 92.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.84 : 200.84 = 61.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.84/200.84 = 61.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.84x = 200.84 × 61.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.84x = 12,395.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,395.84/133.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.62

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