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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.11, 564.03 and 338.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.11, 564.03 and 338.91 is: 467.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.11 : 564.03 = 338.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.11/564.03 = 338.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.11x = 564.03 × 338.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.11x = 191,155.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,155.41/409.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.25

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