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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407, 610.70 and 190.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407, 610.70 and 190.52 is: 285.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407 : 610.70 = 190.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407/610.70 = 190.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407x = 610.70 × 190.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407x = 116,350.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,350.56/407
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.87

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