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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.07, 613.47 and 226.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.07, 613.47 and 226.55 is: 339.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.07 : 613.47 = 226.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.07/613.47 = 226.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.07x = 613.47 × 226.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.07x = 138,981.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,981.63/409.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.75

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