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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.04, 884.36 and 407.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.04, 884.36 and 407.76 is: 562.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.04 : 884.36 = 407.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.04/884.36 = 407.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.04x = 884.36 × 407.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.04x = 360,606.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,606.63/641.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.53

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