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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.94, 612 and 134.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.94, 612 and 134.03 is: 201.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.94 : 612 = 134.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.94/612 = 134.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.94x = 612 × 134.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.94x = 82,026.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,026.36/407.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.07

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