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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.22, 759.23 and 136.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.22, 759.23 and 136.03 is: 204.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.22 : 759.23 = 136.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.22/759.23 = 136.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.22x = 759.23 × 136.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.22x = 103,278.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,278.06/506.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.02

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