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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.44, 613.84 and 135.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.44, 613.84 and 135.36 is: 202.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.44 : 613.84 = 135.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.44/613.84 = 135.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.44x = 613.84 × 135.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.44x = 83,089.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,089.38/409.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.93

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