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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.02, 720.07 and 133.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.02, 720.07 and 133.35 is: 200.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.02 : 720.07 = 133.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.02/720.07 = 133.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.02x = 720.07 × 133.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.02x = 96,020.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,020.67/480.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.04

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