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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.29, 614.02 and 135.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.29, 614.02 and 135.39 is: 203.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.29 : 614.02 = 135.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.29/614.02 = 135.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.29x = 614.02 × 135.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.29x = 83,132.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,132.17/409.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.11

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