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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.03, 783.05 and 137.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.03, 783.05 and 137.25 is: 205.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.03 : 783.05 = 137.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.03/783.05 = 137.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.03x = 783.05 × 137.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.03x = 107,472.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,472.93/522.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.88

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