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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.03, 613.02 and 223.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.03, 613.02 and 223.81 is: 335.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.03 : 613.02 = 223.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.03/613.02 = 223.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.03x = 613.02 × 223.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.03x = 137,200.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,200.01/409.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.43

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