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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.92, 611.61 and 210.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.92, 611.61 and 210.39 is: 315.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.92 : 611.61 = 210.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.92/611.61 = 210.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.92x = 611.61 × 210.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.92x = 128,675.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,675.95/407.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.44

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