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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.04, 405.10 and 133.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.04, 405.10 and 133.24 is: 199.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.04 : 405.10 = 133.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.04/405.10 = 133.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.04x = 405.10 × 133.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.04x = 53,975.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,975.52/270.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.88

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