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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.16, 614.96 and 227.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.16, 614.96 and 227.68 is: 341.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.16 : 614.96 = 227.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.16/614.96 = 227.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.16x = 614.96 × 227.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.16x = 140,014.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,014.09/410.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.36

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