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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.43, 613.76 and 149.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.43, 613.76 and 149.22 is: 223.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.43 : 613.76 = 149.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.43/613.76 = 149.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.43x = 613.76 × 149.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.43x = 91,585.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,585.27/409.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.69

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