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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.97, 615.80 and 191.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.97, 615.80 and 191.36 is: 286.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.97 : 615.80 = 191.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.97/615.80 = 191.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.97x = 615.80 × 191.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.97x = 117,835.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,835.45/410.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.73

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