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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.22, 474.05 and 133.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.22, 474.05 and 133.63 is: 200.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.22 : 474.05 = 133.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.22/474.05 = 133.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.22x = 474.05 × 133.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.22x = 63,344.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,344.26/316.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.32

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