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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.24, 614.80 and 225.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.24, 614.80 and 225.02 is: 337.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.24 : 614.80 = 225.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.24/614.80 = 225.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.24x = 614.80 × 225.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.24x = 138,342.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,342.30/410.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.22

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