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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.92, 613.58 and 135.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.92, 613.58 and 135.09 is: 202.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.92 : 613.58 = 135.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.92/613.58 = 135.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.92x = 613.58 × 135.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.92x = 82,889.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,889.57/408.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.70

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