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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.77, 617.87 and 335.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.77, 617.87 and 335.61 is: 503.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.77 : 617.87 = 335.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.77/617.87 = 335.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.77x = 617.87 × 335.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.77x = 207,364.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,364.19/411.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.59

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