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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.61, 615.92 and 194.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.61, 615.92 and 194.14 is: 291.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.61 : 615.92 = 194.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.61/615.92 = 194.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.61x = 615.92 × 194.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.61x = 119,574.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,574.71/410.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.21

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