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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.08, 613.35 and 226.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.08, 613.35 and 226.29 is: 339.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.08 : 613.35 = 226.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.08/613.35 = 226.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.08x = 613.35 × 226.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.08x = 138,794.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,794.97/409.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.29

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