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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.14, 615.84 and 324.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.14, 615.84 and 324.05 is: 485.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.14 : 615.84 = 324.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.14/615.84 = 324.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.14x = 615.84 × 324.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.14x = 199,562.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,562.95/411.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.39

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