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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.55, 614.93 and 318.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.55, 614.93 and 318.53 is: 477.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.55 : 614.93 = 318.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.55/614.93 = 318.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.55x = 614.93 × 318.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.55x = 195,868.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,868.99/410.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.09

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