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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.02, 611.90 and 134.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.02, 611.90 and 134.06 is: 201.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.02 : 611.90 = 134.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.02/611.90 = 134.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.02x = 611.90 × 134.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.02x = 82,028.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,028.84/408.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.04

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