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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.52, 613.44 and 327.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.52, 613.44 and 327.92 is: 491.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.52 : 613.44 = 327.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.52/613.44 = 327.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.52x = 613.44 × 327.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.52x = 201,159.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,159.24/409.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.21

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