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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.78, 616.11 and 136.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.78, 616.11 and 136.84 is: 205.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.78 : 616.11 = 136.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.78/616.11 = 136.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.78x = 616.11 × 136.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.78x = 84,308.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,308.49/410.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.24

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