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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.28, 613.92 and 152.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.28, 613.92 and 152.80 is: 229.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.28 : 613.92 = 152.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.28/613.92 = 152.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.28x = 613.92 × 152.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.28x = 93,806.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,806.98/409.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.20

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