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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.02, 564.48 and 353.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.02, 564.48 and 353.94 is: 488.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.02 : 564.48 = 353.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.02/564.48 = 353.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.02x = 564.48 × 353.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.02x = 199,792.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,792.05/409.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.47

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