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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.04, 618.13 and 138.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.04, 618.13 and 138.07 is: 207.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.04 : 618.13 = 138.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.04/618.13 = 138.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.04x = 618.13 × 138.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.04x = 85,346.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,346.48/412.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.13

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