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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.25, 610.97 and 147.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.25, 610.97 and 147.19 is: 220.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.25 : 610.97 = 147.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.25/610.97 = 147.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.25x = 610.97 × 147.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.25x = 89,929.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,929.69/407.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.82

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