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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.02, 613.17 and 226.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.02, 613.17 and 226.35 is: 339.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.02 : 613.17 = 226.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.02/613.17 = 226.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.02x = 613.17 × 226.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.02x = 138,791.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,791.03/409.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.33

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