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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.43, 615.72 and 136.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.43, 615.72 and 136.53 is: 204.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.43 : 615.72 = 136.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.43/615.72 = 136.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.43x = 615.72 × 136.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.43x = 84,064.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,064.25/410.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.82

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