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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.28, 627.66 and 410.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.28, 627.66 and 410.60 is: 616.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.28 : 627.66 = 410.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.28/627.66 = 410.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.28x = 627.66 × 410.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.28x = 257,717.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,717.20/418.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.14

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