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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.04, 473.59 and 133.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.04, 473.59 and 133.25 is: 199.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.04 : 473.59 = 133.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.04/473.59 = 133.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.04x = 473.59 × 133.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.04x = 63,105.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,105.20/316.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.67

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