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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.04, 610.44 and 327.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.04, 610.44 and 327.04 is: 489.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.04 : 610.44 = 327.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.04/610.44 = 327.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.04x = 610.44 × 327.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.04x = 199,638.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,638.30/408.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.26

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