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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.22, 613.40 and 192.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.22, 613.40 and 192.62 is: 288.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.22 : 613.40 = 192.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.22/613.40 = 192.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.22x = 613.40 × 192.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.22x = 118,153.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,153.11/409.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.73

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