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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.22, 614.78 and 190.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.22, 614.78 and 190.72 is: 285.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.22 : 614.78 = 190.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.22/614.78 = 190.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.22x = 614.78 × 190.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.22x = 117,250.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,250.84/410.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.82

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