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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.92, 327.66 and 133

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.92, 327.66 and 133 is: 199.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.92 : 327.66 = 133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.92/327.66 = 133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.92x = 327.66 × 133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.92x = 43,578.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,578.78/218.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.06

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