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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.03, 563.75 and 321.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.03, 563.75 and 321.36 is: 444.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.03 : 563.75 = 321.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.03/563.75 = 321.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.03x = 563.75 × 321.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.03x = 181,162.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,162.27/408.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.00

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