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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.08, 662.96 and 133.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.08, 662.96 and 133.84 is: 200.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.08 : 662.96 = 133.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.08/662.96 = 133.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.08x = 662.96 × 133.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.08x = 88,730.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,730.57/442.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.71

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