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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.02, 614.70 and 301.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.02, 614.70 and 301.87 is: 452.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.02 : 614.70 = 301.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.02/614.70 = 301.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.02x = 614.70 × 301.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.02x = 185,559.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,559.49/410.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.56

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