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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.14, 615.01 and 149.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.14, 615.01 and 149.96 is: 224.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.14 : 615.01 = 149.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.14/615.01 = 149.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.14x = 615.01 × 149.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.14x = 92,226.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,226.90/410.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.87

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