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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.77, 616.11 and 136.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.77, 616.11 and 136.86 is: 205.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.77 : 616.11 = 136.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.77/616.11 = 136.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.77x = 616.11 × 136.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.77x = 84,317.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,317.99/410.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.27

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