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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.53, 613.77 and 192.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.53, 613.77 and 192.63 is: 288.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.53 : 613.77 = 192.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.53/613.77 = 192.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.53x = 613.77 × 192.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.53x = 118,230.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,230.52/409.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.70

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