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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.86, 614.76 and 135.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.86, 614.76 and 135.94 is: 203.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.86 : 614.76 = 135.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.86/614.76 = 135.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.86x = 614.76 × 135.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.86x = 83,570.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,570.47/409.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.90

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