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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410, 565.84 and 235.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410, 565.84 and 235.36 is: 324.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410 : 565.84 = 235.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410/565.84 = 235.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410x = 565.84 × 235.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410x = 133,176.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,176.10/410
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.82

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