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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.06, 615.22 and 308.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.06, 615.22 and 308.09 is: 461.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.06 : 615.22 = 308.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.06/615.22 = 308.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.06x = 615.22 × 308.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.06x = 189,543.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,543.13/411.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.11

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