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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.86, 613.95 and 341.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.86, 613.95 and 341.16 is: 511.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.86 : 613.95 = 341.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.86/613.95 = 341.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.86x = 613.95 × 341.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.86x = 209,457.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,457.57/409.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.04

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