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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409, 613.09 and 192.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409, 613.09 and 192.19 is: 288.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409 : 613.09 = 192.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409/613.09 = 192.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409x = 613.09 × 192.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409x = 117,829.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,829.77/409
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.09

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