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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.92, 617.91 and 137.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.92, 617.91 and 137.99 is: 207.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.92 : 617.91 = 137.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.92/617.91 = 137.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.92x = 617.91 × 137.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.92x = 85,265.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,265.40/411.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.00

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