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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.10, 513.20 and 133.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.10, 513.20 and 133.83 is: 200.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.10 : 513.20 = 133.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.10/513.20 = 133.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.10x = 513.20 × 133.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.10x = 68,681.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,681.89/342.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.76

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