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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.25, 756.41 and 139.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.25, 756.41 and 139.07 is: 208.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.25 : 756.41 = 139.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.25/756.41 = 139.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.25x = 756.41 × 139.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.25x = 105,195.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,195.13/504.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.62

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