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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.95, 613.15 and 135

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.95, 613.15 and 135 is: 202.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.95 : 613.15 = 135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.95/613.15 = 135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.95x = 613.15 × 135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.95x = 82,775.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,775.25/408.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.41

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