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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.31, 610.95 and 147.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.31, 610.95 and 147.33 is: 220.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.31 : 610.95 = 147.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.31/610.95 = 147.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.31x = 610.95 × 147.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.31x = 90,011.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,011.26/407.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.99

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