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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.95, 611.69 and 134.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.95, 611.69 and 134.02 is: 200.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.95 : 611.69 = 134.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.95/611.69 = 134.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.95x = 611.69 × 134.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.95x = 81,975.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,975.64/407.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.95

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