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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.07, 719.96 and 133.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.07, 719.96 and 133.32 is: 199.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.07 : 719.96 = 133.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.07/719.96 = 133.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.07x = 719.96 × 133.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.07x = 95,985.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,985.07/480.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.94

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