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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.92, 613.40 and 134.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.92, 613.40 and 134.96 is: 202.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.92 : 613.40 = 134.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.92/613.40 = 134.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.92x = 613.40 × 134.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.92x = 82,784.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,784.46/408.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.45

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