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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.94, 200.96 and 52.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.94, 200.96 and 52.80 is: 79.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.94 : 200.96 = 52.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.94/200.96 = 52.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.94x = 200.96 × 52.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.94x = 10,610.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,610.69/133.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.22

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