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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.77, 616.22 and 205.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.77, 616.22 and 205.48 is: 308.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.77 : 616.22 = 205.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.77/616.22 = 205.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.77x = 616.22 × 205.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.77x = 126,620.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,620.89/410.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.25

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