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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.98, 611.77 and 134.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.98, 611.77 and 134.00 is: 200.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.98 : 611.77 = 134.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.98/611.77 = 134.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.98x = 611.77 × 134.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.98x = 81,974.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,974.12/407.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.93

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