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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.18, 613.09 and 357.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.18, 613.09 and 357.25 is: 535.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.18 : 613.09 = 357.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.18/613.09 = 357.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.18x = 613.09 × 357.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.18x = 219,026.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,026.40/409.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.28

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