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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.82, 614.96 and 225.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.82, 614.96 and 225.26 is: 337.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.82 : 614.96 = 225.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.82/614.96 = 225.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.82x = 614.96 × 225.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.82x = 138,525.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,525.89/410.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.19

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