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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.12, 833.64 and 410.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.12, 833.64 and 410.32 is: 616.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.12 : 833.64 = 410.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.12/833.64 = 410.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.12x = 833.64 × 410.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.12x = 342,059.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,059.16/555.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.19

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