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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.16, 888 and 410.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.16, 888 and 410.60 is: 566.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.16 : 888 = 410.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.16/888 = 410.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.16x = 888 × 410.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.16x = 364,612.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,612.80/643.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.91

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