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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.03, 616.40 and 137.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.03, 616.40 and 137.06 is: 205.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.03 : 616.40 = 137.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.03/616.40 = 137.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.03x = 616.40 × 137.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.03x = 84,483.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,483.78/411.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.54

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