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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.99, 615.08 and 364.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.99, 615.08 and 364.68 is: 547.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.99 : 615.08 = 364.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.99/615.08 = 364.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.99x = 615.08 × 364.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.99x = 224,305.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,305.84/409.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.10

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