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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.28, 613.92 and 316.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.28, 613.92 and 316.94 is: 475.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.28 : 613.92 = 316.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.28/613.92 = 316.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.28x = 613.92 × 316.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.28x = 194,575.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,575.80/409.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.41

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