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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.91, 614.05 and 327.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.91, 614.05 and 327.77 is: 491.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.91 : 614.05 = 327.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.91/614.05 = 327.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.91x = 614.05 × 327.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.91x = 201,269.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,269.04/409.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.01

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