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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.93, 614.86 and 135.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.93, 614.86 and 135.95 is: 203.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.93 : 614.86 = 135.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.93/614.86 = 135.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.93x = 614.86 × 135.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.93x = 83,586.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,586.80/409.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.91

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