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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.76, 610.23 and 129.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.76, 610.23 and 129.11 is: 193.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.76 : 610.23 = 129.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.76/610.23 = 129.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.76x = 610.23 × 129.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.76x = 78,786.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,786.80/406.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.69

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