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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.54, 612.60 and 134.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.54, 612.60 and 134.55 is: 201.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.54 : 612.60 = 134.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.54/612.60 = 134.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.54x = 612.60 × 134.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.54x = 82,425.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,425.33/408.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.76

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