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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.04, 406.56 and 133.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.04, 406.56 and 133.95 is: 200.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.04 : 406.56 = 133.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.04/406.56 = 133.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.04x = 406.56 × 133.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.04x = 54,457.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,457.70/271.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.92

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