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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.05, 613.84 and 149.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.05, 613.84 and 149.03 is: 223.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.05 : 613.84 = 149.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.05/613.84 = 149.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.05x = 613.84 × 149.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.05x = 91,479.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,479.71/409.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.64

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