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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.22, 616.79 and 205.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.22, 616.79 and 205.93 is: 308.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.22 : 616.79 = 205.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.22/616.79 = 205.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.22x = 616.79 × 205.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.22x = 127,012.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,012.80/411.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.87

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