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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.68, 270 and 133.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.68, 270 and 133.44 is: 184.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.68 : 270 = 133.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.68/270 = 133.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.68x = 270 × 133.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.68x = 36,028.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,028.80/195.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.12

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