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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.73, 611.65 and 133.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.73, 611.65 and 133.75 is: 200.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.73 : 611.65 = 133.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.73/611.65 = 133.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.73x = 611.65 × 133.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.73x = 81,808.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,808.19/407.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.65

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