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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410, 615 and 121.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410, 615 and 121.43 is: 182.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410 : 615 = 121.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410/615 = 121.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410x = 615 × 121.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410x = 74,679.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,679.45/410
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.15

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