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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.32, 615 and 363.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.32, 615 and 363.24 is: 545.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.32 : 615 = 363.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.32/615 = 363.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.32x = 615 × 363.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.32x = 223,392.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,392.60/409.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.77

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