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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.61, 621.96 and 136.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.61, 621.96 and 136.87 is: 205.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.61 : 621.96 = 136.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.61/621.96 = 136.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.61x = 621.96 × 136.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.61x = 85,127.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,127.67/414.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.32

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