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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.73, 616.10 and 338.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.73, 616.10 and 338.37 is: 507.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.73 : 616.10 = 338.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.73/616.10 = 338.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.73x = 616.10 × 338.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.73x = 208,469.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,469.76/410.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.56

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