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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.07, 230.09 and 133.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.07, 230.09 and 133.03 is: 199.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.07 : 230.09 = 133.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.07/230.09 = 133.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.07x = 230.09 × 133.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.07x = 30,608.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,608.87/153.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.97

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