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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.91, 200.86 and 80.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.91, 200.86 and 80.15 is: 120.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.91 : 200.86 = 80.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.91/200.86 = 80.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.91x = 200.86 × 80.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.91x = 16,097.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,097.72/133.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.21

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