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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.92, 615.08 and 136.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.92, 615.08 and 136.09 is: 204.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.92 : 615.08 = 136.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.92/615.08 = 136.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.92x = 615.08 × 136.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.92x = 83,706.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,706.24/409.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.20

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