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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.76, 616.15 and 136.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.76, 616.15 and 136.85 is: 205.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.76 : 616.15 = 136.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.76/616.15 = 136.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.76x = 616.15 × 136.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.76x = 84,321.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,321.33/410.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.28

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