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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.13, 756.19 and 138.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.13, 756.19 and 138.92 is: 208.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.13 : 756.19 = 138.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.13/756.19 = 138.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.13x = 756.19 × 138.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.13x = 105,045.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,045.44/504.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.37

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