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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.47, 614.02 and 135.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.47, 614.02 and 135.42 is: 203.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.47 : 614.02 = 135.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.47/614.02 = 135.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.47x = 614.02 × 135.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.47x = 83,146.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,146.84/409.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.06

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