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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.02, 686.99 and 133.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.02, 686.99 and 133.34 is: 200.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.02 : 686.99 = 133.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.02/686.99 = 133.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.02x = 686.99 × 133.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.02x = 91,603.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,603.25/458.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.00

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