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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410, 565.60 and 244.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410, 565.60 and 244.12 is: 336.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410 : 565.60 = 244.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410/565.60 = 244.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410x = 565.60 × 244.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410x = 138,074.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,074.27/410
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.77

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