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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.12, 616.68 and 205.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.12, 616.68 and 205.52 is: 308.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.12 : 616.68 = 205.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.12/616.68 = 205.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.12x = 616.68 × 205.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.12x = 126,736.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,736.99/411.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.27

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