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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.93, 610.83 and 225.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.93, 610.83 and 225.11 is: 337.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.93 : 610.83 = 225.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.93/610.83 = 225.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.93x = 610.83 × 225.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.93x = 137,500.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,500.89/407.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.07

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