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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.13, 614.93 and 311.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.13, 614.93 and 311.93 is: 468.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.13 : 614.93 = 311.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.13/614.93 = 311.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.13x = 614.93 × 311.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.13x = 191,815.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,815.11/409.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.84

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