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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.08, 614.64 and 265.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.08, 614.64 and 265.92 is: 398.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.08 : 614.64 = 265.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.08/614.64 = 265.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.08x = 614.64 × 265.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.08x = 163,445.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,445.07/410.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.57

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