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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.03, 614.64 and 227.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.03, 614.64 and 227.04 is: 340.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.03 : 614.64 = 227.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.03/614.64 = 227.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.03x = 614.64 × 227.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.03x = 139,547.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,547.87/410.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.34

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