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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.71, 610.89 and 224.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.71, 610.89 and 224.92 is: 337.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.71 : 610.89 = 224.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.71/610.89 = 224.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.71x = 610.89 × 224.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.71x = 137,401.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,401.38/407.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.01

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