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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.27, 610.91 and 326.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.27, 610.91 and 326.63 is: 489.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.27 : 610.91 = 326.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.27/610.91 = 326.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.27x = 610.91 × 326.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.27x = 199,536.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,536.85/407.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.94

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