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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.92, 779.82 and 135.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.92, 779.82 and 135.14 is: 202.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.92 : 779.82 = 135.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.92/779.82 = 135.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.92x = 779.82 × 135.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.92x = 105,384.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,384.87/519.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.69

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