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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.82, 616.32 and 320.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.82, 616.32 and 320.64 is: 481.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.82 : 616.32 = 320.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.82/616.32 = 320.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.82x = 616.32 × 320.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.82x = 197,616.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,616.84/410.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.03

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