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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.94, 613.41 and 203.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.94, 613.41 and 203.30 is: 304.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.94 : 613.41 = 203.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.94/613.41 = 203.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.94x = 613.41 × 203.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.94x = 124,705.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,705.24/408.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.95

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