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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.68, 613 and 100.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.68, 613 and 100.53 is: 150.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.68 : 613 = 100.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.68/613 = 100.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.68x = 613 × 100.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.68x = 61,624.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,624.89/408.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.79

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