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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.67, 760.03 and 136.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.67, 760.03 and 136.47 is: 204.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.67 : 760.03 = 136.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.67/760.03 = 136.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.67x = 760.03 × 136.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.67x = 103,720.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,720.30/506.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.71

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