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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.02, 565.94 and 368.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.02, 565.94 and 368.51 is: 508.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.02 : 565.94 = 368.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.02/565.94 = 368.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.02x = 565.94 × 368.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.02x = 208,554.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,554.55/410.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.64

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