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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.92, 615.15 and 193.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.92, 615.15 and 193.56 is: 290.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.92 : 615.15 = 193.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.92/615.15 = 193.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.92x = 615.15 × 193.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.92x = 119,068.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,068.43/409.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.47

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