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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.80, 565.68 and 355.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.80, 565.68 and 355.44 is: 489.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.80 : 565.68 = 355.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.80/565.68 = 355.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.80x = 565.68 × 355.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.80x = 201,065.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,065.30/410.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.45

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