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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.96, 613.20 and 135.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.96, 613.20 and 135.03 is: 202.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.96 : 613.20 = 135.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.96/613.20 = 135.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.96x = 613.20 × 135.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.96x = 82,800.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,800.40/408.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.47

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