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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.76, 612.93 and 134.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.76, 612.93 and 134.81 is: 202.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.76 : 612.93 = 134.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.76/612.93 = 134.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.76x = 612.93 × 134.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.76x = 82,629.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,629.09/408.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.15

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