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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.69, 722.57 and 135.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.69, 722.57 and 135.02 is: 202.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.69 : 722.57 = 135.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.69/722.57 = 135.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.69x = 722.57 × 135.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.69x = 97,561.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,561.07/481.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.54

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