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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.16, 615.40 and 391.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.16, 615.40 and 391.64 is: 587.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.16 : 615.40 = 391.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.16/615.40 = 391.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.16x = 615.40 × 391.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.16x = 241,011.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,011.20/410.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.60

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