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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.82, 817.22 and 133.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.82, 817.22 and 133.96 is: 200.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.82 : 817.22 = 133.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.82/817.22 = 133.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.82x = 817.22 × 133.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.82x = 109,470.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,470.04/544.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.93

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