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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.97, 614.71 and 135.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.97, 614.71 and 135.98 is: 203.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.97 : 614.71 = 135.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.97/614.71 = 135.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.97x = 614.71 × 135.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.97x = 83,588.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,588.27/409.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.89

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