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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.07, 614.01 and 255.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.07, 614.01 and 255.63 is: 382.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.07 : 614.01 = 255.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.07/614.01 = 255.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.07x = 614.01 × 255.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.07x = 156,959.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,959.38/410.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.76

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