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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.71, 329.13 and 133.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.71, 329.13 and 133.00 is: 199.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.71 : 329.13 = 133.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.71/329.13 = 133.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.71x = 329.13 × 133.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.71x = 43,774.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,774.39/219.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.23

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