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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.24, 615.72 and 346.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.24, 615.72 and 346.16 is: 519.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.24 : 615.72 = 346.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.24/615.72 = 346.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.24x = 615.72 × 346.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.24x = 213,137.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,137.64/410.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.54

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