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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.02, 719.94 and 133.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.02, 719.94 and 133.38 is: 200.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.02 : 719.94 = 133.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.02/719.94 = 133.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.02x = 719.94 × 133.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.02x = 96,025.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,025.60/480.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.04

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