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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.54, 615.87 and 205.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.54, 615.87 and 205.02 is: 307.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.54 : 615.87 = 205.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.54/615.87 = 205.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.54x = 615.87 × 205.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.54x = 126,265.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,265.67/410.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.56

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