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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.24, 613.32 and 226.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.24, 613.32 and 226.20 is: 339.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.24 : 613.32 = 226.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.24/613.32 = 226.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.24x = 613.32 × 226.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.24x = 138,732.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,732.98/409.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.00

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