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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.56, 566.64 and 336.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.56, 566.64 and 336.73 is: 464.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.56 : 566.64 = 336.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.56/566.64 = 336.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.56x = 566.64 × 336.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.56x = 190,804.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,804.69/410.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.74

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