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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.62, 616.29 and 225.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.62, 616.29 and 225.69 is: 338.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.62 : 616.29 = 225.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.62/616.29 = 225.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.62x = 616.29 × 225.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.62x = 139,090.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,090.80/410.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.73

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