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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.55, 615.08 and 227.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.55, 615.08 and 227.63 is: 341.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.55 : 615.08 = 227.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.55/615.08 = 227.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.55x = 615.08 × 227.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.55x = 140,006.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,006.45/410.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.02

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