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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.04, 612.84 and 293.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.04, 612.84 and 293.12 is: 439.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.04 : 612.84 = 293.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.04/612.84 = 293.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.04x = 612.84 × 293.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.04x = 179,635.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,635.66/409.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.16

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