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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.75, 778.14 and 134

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.75, 778.14 and 134 is: 201.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.75 : 778.14 = 134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.75/778.14 = 134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.75x = 778.14 × 134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.75x = 104,270.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,270.76/518.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.00

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