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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.59, 201.89 and 43.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.59, 201.89 and 43.33 is: 65.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.59 : 201.89 = 43.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.59/201.89 = 43.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.59x = 201.89 × 43.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.59x = 8,747.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,747.89/134.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.00

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