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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.73, 614.61 and 135.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.73, 614.61 and 135.81 is: 203.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.73 : 614.61 = 135.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.73/614.61 = 135.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.73x = 614.61 × 135.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.73x = 83,470.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,470.18/409.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.72

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