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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.16, 274.68 and 133.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.16, 274.68 and 133.76 is: 184.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.16 : 274.68 = 133.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.16/274.68 = 133.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.16x = 274.68 × 133.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.16x = 36,741.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,741.20/199.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.48

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