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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.71, 613.57 and 193.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.71, 613.57 and 193.35 is: 289.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.71 : 613.57 = 193.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.71/613.57 = 193.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.71x = 613.57 × 193.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.71x = 118,633.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,633.76/409.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.56

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