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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.26, 613.98 and 152.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.26, 613.98 and 152.76 is: 229.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.26 : 613.98 = 152.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.26/613.98 = 152.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.26x = 613.98 × 152.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.26x = 93,791.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,791.58/409.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.17

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