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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.02, 496.43 and 133.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.02, 496.43 and 133.36 is: 200.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.02 : 496.43 = 133.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.02/496.43 = 133.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.02x = 496.43 × 133.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.02x = 66,204.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,204.24/331.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.00

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