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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.63, 610.84 and 225.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.63, 610.84 and 225.08 is: 337.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.63 : 610.84 = 225.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.63/610.84 = 225.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.63x = 610.84 × 225.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.63x = 137,487.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,487.38/407.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.28

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