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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.44, 616.01 and 212.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.44, 616.01 and 212.91 is: 319.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.44 : 616.01 = 212.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.44/616.01 = 212.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.44x = 616.01 × 212.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.44x = 131,154.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,154.69/410.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.55

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