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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.88, 614.70 and 135.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.88, 614.70 and 135.91 is: 203.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.88 : 614.70 = 135.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.88/614.70 = 135.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.88x = 614.70 × 135.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.88x = 83,543.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,543.88/409.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.83

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