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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.04, 615.24 and 318.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.04, 615.24 and 318.60 is: 478.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.04 : 615.24 = 318.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.04/615.24 = 318.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.04x = 615.24 × 318.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.04x = 196,015.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,015.46/410.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.04

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