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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.00, 565.52 and 311.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.00, 565.52 and 311.58 is: 429.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.00 : 565.52 = 311.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.00/565.52 = 311.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.00x = 565.52 × 311.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.00x = 176,203.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,203.16/410.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.77

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