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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.02, 783.02 and 137.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.02, 783.02 and 137.27 is: 205.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.02 : 783.02 = 137.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.02/783.02 = 137.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.02x = 783.02 × 137.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.02x = 107,485.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,485.16/522.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.90

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