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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408, 612 and 134.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408, 612 and 134.10 is: 201.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408 : 612 = 134.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408/612 = 134.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408x = 612 × 134.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408x = 82,069.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,069.20/408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.15

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