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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.94, 615.96 and 308.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.94, 615.96 and 308.43 is: 462.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.94 : 615.96 = 308.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.94/615.96 = 308.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.94x = 615.96 × 308.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.94x = 189,980.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,980.54/410.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.31

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