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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.19, 613.53 and 177.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.19, 613.53 and 177.95 is: 266.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.19 : 613.53 = 177.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.19/613.53 = 177.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.19x = 613.53 × 177.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.19x = 109,179.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,179.20/409.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.82

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