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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.70, 779.55 and 134.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.70, 779.55 and 134.95 is: 202.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.70 : 779.55 = 134.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.70/779.55 = 134.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.70x = 779.55 × 134.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.70x = 105,200.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,200.27/519.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.43

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