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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.05, 565.95 and 252.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.05, 565.95 and 252.76 is: 348.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.05 : 565.95 = 252.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.05/565.95 = 252.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.05x = 565.95 × 252.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.05x = 143,045.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,045.43/410.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.85

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