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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.09, 610.93 and 326.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.09, 610.93 and 326.90 is: 490.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.09 : 610.93 = 326.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.09/610.93 = 326.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.09x = 610.93 × 326.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.09x = 199,710.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,710.37/407.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.59

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