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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.13, 617.10 and 228.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.13, 617.10 and 228.66 is: 343.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.13 : 617.10 = 228.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.13/617.10 = 228.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.13x = 617.10 × 228.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.13x = 141,106.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,106.09/411.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.22

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