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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.76, 615.33 and 308.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.76, 615.33 and 308.16 is: 461.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.76 : 615.33 = 308.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.76/615.33 = 308.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.76x = 615.33 × 308.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.76x = 189,617.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,617.01/410.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.63

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