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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.00, 275.92 and 132.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.00, 275.92 and 132.73 is: 183.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.00 : 275.92 = 132.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.00/275.92 = 132.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.00x = 275.92 × 132.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.00x = 36,621.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,621.84/200.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.11

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