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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.23, 649.07 and 410.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.23, 649.07 and 410.31 is: 616.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.23 : 649.07 = 410.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.23/649.07 = 410.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.23x = 649.07 × 410.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.23x = 266,317.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,317.86/432.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.16

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