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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.14, 613.80 and 192.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.14, 613.80 and 192.72 is: 289.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.14 : 613.80 = 192.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.14/613.80 = 192.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.14x = 613.80 × 192.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.14x = 118,291.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,291.54/409.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.12

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