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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.05, 616.62 and 137.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.05, 616.62 and 137.15 is: 205.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.05 : 616.62 = 137.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.05/616.62 = 137.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.05x = 616.62 × 137.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.05x = 84,566.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,566.35/411.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.73

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