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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.78, 567.16 and 313.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.78, 567.16 and 313.04 is: 432.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.78 : 567.16 = 313.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.78/567.16 = 313.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.78x = 567.16 × 313.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.78x = 177,543.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,543.77/410.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.21

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