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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.04, 610.40 and 190.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.04, 610.40 and 190.72 is: 286.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.04 : 610.40 = 190.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.04/610.40 = 190.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.04x = 610.40 × 190.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.04x = 116,415.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,415.49/407.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.01

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