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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.75, 610.13 and 132.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.75, 610.13 and 132.84 is: 199.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.75 : 610.13 = 132.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.75/610.13 = 132.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.75x = 610.13 × 132.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.75x = 81,045.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,045.95/406.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.25

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