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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.77, 615.67 and 337.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.77, 615.67 and 337.72 is: 506.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.77 : 615.67 = 337.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.77/615.67 = 337.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.77x = 615.67 × 337.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.77x = 207,924.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,924.07/410.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.18

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