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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.93, 614.88 and 101.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.93, 614.88 and 101.79 is: 152.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.93 : 614.88 = 101.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.93/614.88 = 101.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.93x = 614.88 × 101.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.93x = 62,588.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,588.64/409.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.68

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