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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.75, 617.61 and 137.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.75, 617.61 and 137.77 is: 206.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.75 : 617.61 = 137.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.75/617.61 = 137.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.75x = 617.61 × 137.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.75x = 85,084.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,084.35/411.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.64

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