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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.28, 611.84 and 364.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.28, 611.84 and 364.88 is: 546.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.28 : 611.84 = 364.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.28/611.84 = 364.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.28x = 611.84 × 364.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.28x = 223,248.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,248.18/408.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.80

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