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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.23, 474.12 and 133.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.23, 474.12 and 133.53 is: 200.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.23 : 474.12 = 133.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.23/474.12 = 133.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.23x = 474.12 × 133.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.23x = 63,309.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,309.24/316.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.20

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