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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.23, 615.47 and 153.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.23, 615.47 and 153.75 is: 230.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.23 : 615.47 = 153.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.23/615.47 = 153.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.23x = 615.47 × 153.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.23x = 94,627.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,627.74/410.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.67

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