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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.62, 610.53 and 190.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.62, 610.53 and 190.75 is: 285.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.62 : 610.53 = 190.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.62/610.53 = 190.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.62x = 610.53 × 190.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.62x = 116,458.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,458.60/407.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.70

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