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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.70, 787.05 and 134.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.70, 787.05 and 134.70 is: 202.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.70 : 787.05 = 134.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.70/787.05 = 134.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.70x = 787.05 × 134.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.70x = 106,015.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,015.64/524.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.05

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