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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.14, 615.12 and 236.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.14, 615.12 and 236.44 is: 354.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.14 : 615.12 = 236.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.14/615.12 = 236.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.14x = 615.12 × 236.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.14x = 145,438.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,438.97/410.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.61

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