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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.97, 610.43 and 133.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.97, 610.43 and 133.02 is: 199.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.97 : 610.43 = 133.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.97/610.43 = 133.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.97x = 610.43 × 133.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.97x = 81,200.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,200.00/406.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.53

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