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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.12, 615.69 and 228.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.12, 615.69 and 228.06 is: 341.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.12 : 615.69 = 228.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.12/615.69 = 228.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.12x = 615.69 × 228.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.12x = 140,414.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,414.26/411.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.54

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