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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.62, 615.68 and 136.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.62, 615.68 and 136.60 is: 204.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.62 : 615.68 = 136.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.62/615.68 = 136.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.62x = 615.68 × 136.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.62x = 84,101.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,101.89/410.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.82

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