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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.99, 836.07 and 410.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.99, 836.07 and 410.91 is: 616.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.99 : 836.07 = 410.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.99/836.07 = 410.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.99x = 836.07 × 410.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.99x = 343,547.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,547.16/556.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.79

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