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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.88, 609.48 and 190.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.88, 609.48 and 190.22 is: 284.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.88 : 609.48 = 190.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.88/609.48 = 190.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.88x = 609.48 × 190.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.88x = 115,935.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,935.29/406.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.94

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