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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.23, 616.87 and 137.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.23, 616.87 and 137.35 is: 206.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.23 : 616.87 = 137.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.23/616.87 = 137.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.23x = 616.87 × 137.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.23x = 84,723.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,723.79/411.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.03

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