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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.06, 215.69 and 133.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.06, 215.69 and 133.94 is: 200.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.06 : 215.69 = 133.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.06/215.69 = 133.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.06x = 215.69 × 133.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.06x = 28,887.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,887.77/144.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.53

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