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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.05, 615.57 and 342.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.05, 615.57 and 342.40 is: 514.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.05 : 615.57 = 342.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.05/615.57 = 342.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.05x = 615.57 × 342.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.05x = 210,771.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,771.17/410.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.01

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