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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.95, 200.88 and 65.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.95, 200.88 and 65.55 is: 98.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.95 : 200.88 = 65.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.95/200.88 = 65.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.95x = 200.88 × 65.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.95x = 13,167.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,167.68/133.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.30

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