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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.92, 615 and 204.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.92, 615 and 204.66 is: 307.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.92 : 615 = 204.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.92/615 = 204.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.92x = 615 × 204.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.92x = 125,865.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,865.90/409.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.05

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