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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.76, 778.18 and 134

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.76, 778.18 and 134 is: 201.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.76 : 778.18 = 134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.76/778.18 = 134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.76x = 778.18 × 134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.76x = 104,276.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,276.12/518.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.01

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