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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.76, 610.09 and 225.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.76, 610.09 and 225.29 is: 337.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.76 : 610.09 = 225.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.76/610.09 = 225.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.76x = 610.09 × 225.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.76x = 137,447.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,447.18/407.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.08

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