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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.04, 611.25 and 310.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.04, 611.25 and 310.64 is: 465.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.04 : 611.25 = 310.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.04/611.25 = 310.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.04x = 611.25 × 310.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.04x = 189,874.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,874.48/408.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.34

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