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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.88, 779.84 and 135.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.88, 779.84 and 135.12 is: 202.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.88 : 779.84 = 135.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.88/779.84 = 135.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.88x = 779.84 × 135.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.88x = 105,371.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,371.98/519.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.69

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