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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.04, 615.28 and 218.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.04, 615.28 and 218.08 is: 326.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.04 : 615.28 = 218.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.04/615.28 = 218.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.04x = 615.28 × 218.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.04x = 134,180.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,180.26/411.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.44

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