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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.22, 751.92 and 136.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.22, 751.92 and 136.05 is: 204.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.22 : 751.92 = 136.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.22/751.92 = 136.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.22x = 751.92 × 136.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.22x = 102,298.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,298.72/501.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.10

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