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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.02, 610.26 and 190.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.02, 610.26 and 190.48 is: 285.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.02 : 610.26 = 190.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.02/610.26 = 190.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.02x = 610.26 × 190.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.02x = 116,242.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,242.32/407.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.59

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