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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.74, 613.16 and 134.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.74, 613.16 and 134.76 is: 202.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.74 : 613.16 = 134.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.74/613.16 = 134.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.74x = 613.16 × 134.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.74x = 82,628.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,628.77/408.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.16

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