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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.82, 615.65 and 225.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.82, 615.65 and 225.33 is: 337.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.82 : 615.65 = 225.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.82/615.65 = 225.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.82x = 615.65 × 225.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.82x = 138,725.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,725.71/410.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.68

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