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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.03, 612.99 and 235.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.03, 612.99 and 235.75 is: 353.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.03 : 612.99 = 235.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.03/612.99 = 235.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.03x = 612.99 × 235.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.03x = 144,512.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,512.39/409.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.31

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