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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.98, 489.06 and 133.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.98, 489.06 and 133.74 is: 200.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.98 : 489.06 = 133.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.98/489.06 = 133.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.98x = 489.06 × 133.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.98x = 65,406.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,406.88/325.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.65

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