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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.28, 790.96 and 137.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.28, 790.96 and 137.33 is: 206.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.28 : 790.96 = 137.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.28/790.96 = 137.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.28x = 790.96 × 137.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.28x = 108,622.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,622.54/527.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.01

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