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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.92, 613.36 and 135.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.92, 613.36 and 135.04 is: 202.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.92 : 613.36 = 135.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.92/613.36 = 135.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.92x = 613.36 × 135.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.92x = 82,828.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,828.13/408.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.55

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