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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.08, 616.64 and 411.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.08, 616.64 and 411.52 is: 568.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.08 : 616.64 = 411.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.08/616.64 = 411.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.08x = 616.64 × 411.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.08x = 253,759.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,759.69/446.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.87

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