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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.52, 613.74 and 192.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.52, 613.74 and 192.62 is: 288.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.52 : 613.74 = 192.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.52/613.74 = 192.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.52x = 613.74 × 192.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.52x = 118,218.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,218.60/409.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.68

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