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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.00, 565.82 and 232.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.00, 565.82 and 232.95 is: 321.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.00 : 565.82 = 232.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.00/565.82 = 232.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.00x = 565.82 × 232.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.00x = 131,806.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,806.60/410.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.48

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