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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.97, 616.67 and 288.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.97, 616.67 and 288.99 is: 433.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.97 : 616.67 = 288.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.97/616.67 = 288.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.97x = 616.67 × 288.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.97x = 178,211.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,211.46/410.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.64

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