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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.16, 552.07 and 133.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.16, 552.07 and 133.89 is: 200.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.16 : 552.07 = 133.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.16/552.07 = 133.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.16x = 552.07 × 133.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.16x = 73,918.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,918.65/368.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.78

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