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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.74, 615.93 and 154.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.74, 615.93 and 154.06 is: 231.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.74 : 615.93 = 154.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.74/615.93 = 154.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.74x = 615.93 × 154.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.74x = 94,892.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,892.10/410.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.03

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