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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.04, 208.76 and 133.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.04, 208.76 and 133.43 is: 184.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.04 : 208.76 = 133.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.04/208.76 = 133.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.04x = 208.76 × 133.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.04x = 27,853.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,853.14/151.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.42

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