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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.64, 613.92 and 352.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.64, 613.92 and 352.96 is: 530.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.64 : 613.92 = 352.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.64/613.92 = 352.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.64x = 613.92 × 352.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.64x = 216,689.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,689.20/408.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.27

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