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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.33, 712.91 and 133.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.33, 712.91 and 133.25 is: 199.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.33 : 712.91 = 133.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.33/712.91 = 133.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.33x = 712.91 × 133.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.33x = 94,995.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,995.26/475.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.85

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