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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.52, 615.54 and 356.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.52, 615.54 and 356.06 is: 535.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.52 : 615.54 = 356.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.52/615.54 = 356.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.52x = 615.54 × 356.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.52x = 219,169.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,169.17/409.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.19

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