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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.73, 354.43 and 133.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.73, 354.43 and 133.83 is: 200.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.73 : 354.43 = 133.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.73/354.43 = 133.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.73x = 354.43 × 133.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.73x = 47,433.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,433.37/236.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.37

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