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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.62, 615.94 and 136.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.62, 615.94 and 136.70 is: 205.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.62 : 615.94 = 136.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.62/615.94 = 136.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.62x = 615.94 × 136.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.62x = 84,197.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,197.89/410.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.05

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