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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.47, 613.85 and 203.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.47, 613.85 and 203.93 is: 305.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.47 : 613.85 = 203.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.47/613.85 = 203.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.47x = 613.85 × 203.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.47x = 125,180.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,180.64/409.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.72

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