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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.11, 751.67 and 135.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.11, 751.67 and 135.93 is: 203.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.11 : 751.67 = 135.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.11/751.67 = 135.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.11x = 751.67 × 135.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.11x = 102,173.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,173.82/501.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.89

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