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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.88, 610 and 406.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.88, 610 and 406.72 is: 561.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.88 : 610 = 406.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.88/610 = 406.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.88x = 610 × 406.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.88x = 248,099.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,099.20/441.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.46

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