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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.17, 613.80 and 152.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.17, 613.80 and 152.67 is: 229.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.17 : 613.80 = 152.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.17/613.80 = 152.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.17x = 613.80 × 152.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.17x = 93,708.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,708.85/409.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.02

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