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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.11, 613.67 and 226.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.11, 613.67 and 226.46 is: 339.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.11 : 613.67 = 226.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.11/613.67 = 226.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.11x = 613.67 × 226.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.11x = 138,967.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,967.51/409.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.68

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