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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.16, 613.88 and 135.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.16, 613.88 and 135.45 is: 203.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.16 : 613.88 = 135.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.16/613.88 = 135.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.16x = 613.88 × 135.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.16x = 83,149.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,149.37/409.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.22

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