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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.03, 822.84 and 411

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.03, 822.84 and 411 is: 615.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.03 : 822.84 = 411 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.03/822.84 = 411/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.03x = 822.84 × 411
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.03x = 338,187.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,187.24/549.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.97

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