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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.04, 227.60 and 133.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.04, 227.60 and 133.76 is: 184.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.04 : 227.60 = 133.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.04/227.60 = 133.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.04x = 227.60 × 133.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.04x = 30,443.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,443.78/165.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.46

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