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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.25, 614.97 and 227.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.25, 614.97 and 227.73 is: 341.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.25 : 614.97 = 227.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.25/614.97 = 227.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.25x = 614.97 × 227.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.25x = 140,047.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,047.12/410.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.37

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