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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.28, 613.41 and 236.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.28, 613.41 and 236.09 is: 353.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.28 : 613.41 = 236.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.28/613.41 = 236.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.28x = 613.41 × 236.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.28x = 144,819.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,819.97/409.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.84

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