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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.83, 617.51 and 137.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.83, 617.51 and 137.76 is: 206.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.83 : 617.51 = 137.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.83/617.51 = 137.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.83x = 617.51 × 137.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.83x = 85,067.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,067.49/411.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.56

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