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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.98, 614.76 and 136.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.98, 614.76 and 136.04 is: 203.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.98 : 614.76 = 136.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.98/614.76 = 136.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.98x = 614.76 × 136.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.98x = 83,631.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,631.95/409.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.99

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