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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.08, 610.08 and 352.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.08, 610.08 and 352.72 is: 528.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.08 : 610.08 = 352.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.08/610.08 = 352.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.08x = 610.08 × 352.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.08x = 215,187.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,187.42/407.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.61

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