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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.76, 614.74 and 193.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.76, 614.74 and 193.29 is: 289.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.76 : 614.74 = 193.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.76/614.74 = 193.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.76x = 614.74 × 193.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.76x = 118,823.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,823.09/409.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.98

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