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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.94, 611.91 and 133.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.94, 611.91 and 133.96 is: 200.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.94 : 611.91 = 133.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.94/611.91 = 133.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.94x = 611.91 × 133.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.94x = 81,969.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,969.93/407.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.94

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