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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.76, 618 and 379.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.76, 618 and 379.36 is: 569.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.76 : 618 = 379.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.76/618 = 379.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.76x = 618 × 379.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.76x = 234,444.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,444.48/411.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.37

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