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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.94, 616.36 and 102.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.94, 616.36 and 102.79 is: 154.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.94 : 616.36 = 102.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.94/616.36 = 102.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.94x = 616.36 × 102.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.94x = 63,355.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,355.64/410.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.17

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