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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.82, 616.28 and 194.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.82, 616.28 and 194.34 is: 291.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.82 : 616.28 = 194.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.82/616.28 = 194.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.82x = 616.28 × 194.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.82x = 119,766.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,766.88/410.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.53

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