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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.62, 610.62 and 190.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.62, 610.62 and 190.95 is: 286.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.62 : 610.62 = 190.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.62/610.62 = 190.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.62x = 610.62 × 190.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.62x = 116,597.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,597.89/407.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.05

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