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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.04, 615.01 and 117.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.04, 615.01 and 117.57 is: 176.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.04 : 615.01 = 117.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.04/615.01 = 117.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.04x = 615.01 × 117.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.04x = 72,304.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,304.74/410.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.33

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