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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.93, 617.93 and 138.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.93, 617.93 and 138.03 is: 207.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.93 : 617.93 = 138.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.93/617.93 = 138.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.93x = 617.93 × 138.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.93x = 85,292.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,292.19/411.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.06

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