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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.75, 613.28 and 134.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.75, 613.28 and 134.83 is: 202.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.75 : 613.28 = 134.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.75/613.28 = 134.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.75x = 613.28 × 134.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.75x = 82,688.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,688.54/408.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.30

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