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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.51, 612.91 and 134.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.51, 612.91 and 134.65 is: 202.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.51 : 612.91 = 134.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.51/612.91 = 134.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.51x = 612.91 × 134.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.51x = 82,528.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,528.33/408.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.02

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