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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.04, 433.32 and 134.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.04, 433.32 and 134.88 is: 202.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.04 : 433.32 = 134.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.04/433.32 = 134.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.04x = 433.32 × 134.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.04x = 58,446.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,446.20/289.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.21

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