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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.13, 615.18 and 226.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.13, 615.18 and 226.96 is: 340.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.13 : 615.18 = 226.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.13/615.18 = 226.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.13x = 615.18 × 226.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.13x = 139,620.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,620.12/410.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.43

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