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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.94, 613.17 and 134.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.94, 613.17 and 134.95 is: 202.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.94 : 613.17 = 134.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.94/613.17 = 134.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.94x = 613.17 × 134.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.94x = 82,747.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,747.29/408.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.35

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