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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.07, 613.67 and 189.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.07, 613.67 and 189.92 is: 284.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.07 : 613.67 = 189.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.07/613.67 = 189.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.07x = 613.67 × 189.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.07x = 116,548.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,548.21/409.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.91

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