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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.07, 687.02 and 133.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.07, 687.02 and 133.44 is: 200.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.07 : 687.02 = 133.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.07/687.02 = 133.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.07x = 687.02 × 133.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.07x = 91,675.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,675.28/458.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.13

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