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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.10, 613.19 and 255.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.10, 613.19 and 255.02 is: 382.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.10 : 613.19 = 255.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.10/613.19 = 255.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.10x = 613.19 × 255.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.10x = 156,373.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,373.29/409.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.24

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