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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.28, 759.47 and 136.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.28, 759.47 and 136.10 is: 204.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.28 : 759.47 = 136.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.28/759.47 = 136.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.28x = 759.47 × 136.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.28x = 103,359.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,359.39/506.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.15

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