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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.05, 618.21 and 335.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.05, 618.21 and 335.64 is: 503.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.05 : 618.21 = 335.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.05/618.21 = 335.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.05x = 618.21 × 335.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.05x = 207,496.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,496.00/412.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.57

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