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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.53, 613.94 and 135.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.53, 613.94 and 135.44 is: 203.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.53 : 613.94 = 135.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.53/613.94 = 135.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.53x = 613.94 × 135.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.53x = 83,152.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,152.89/409.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.05

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