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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.99, 612 and 134.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.99, 612 and 134.09 is: 201.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.99 : 612 = 134.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.99/612 = 134.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.99x = 612 × 134.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.99x = 82,063.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,063.08/407.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.14

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