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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.22, 615.40 and 121.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.22, 615.40 and 121.62 is: 182.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.22 : 615.40 = 121.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.22/615.40 = 121.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.22x = 615.40 × 121.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.22x = 74,844.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,844.95/410.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.45

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