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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.55, 612.85 and 134.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.55, 612.85 and 134.67 is: 202.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.55 : 612.85 = 134.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.55/612.85 = 134.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.55x = 612.85 × 134.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.55x = 82,528.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,528.77/408.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.00

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