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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.28, 613.64 and 203.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.28, 613.64 and 203.81 is: 305.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.28 : 613.64 = 203.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.28/613.64 = 203.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.28x = 613.64 × 203.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.28x = 125,068.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,068.01/409.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.58

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