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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.97, 200.72 and 95.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.97, 200.72 and 95.38 is: 142.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.97 : 200.72 = 95.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.97/200.72 = 95.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.97x = 200.72 × 95.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.97x = 19,144.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,144.41/133.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.91

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