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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.42, 614.37 and 193

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.42, 614.37 and 193 is: 289.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.42 : 614.37 = 193 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.42/614.37 = 193/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.42x = 614.37 × 193
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.42x = 118,573.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,573.41/409.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.61

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