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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.92, 888.76 and 411

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.92, 888.76 and 411 is: 567.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.92 : 888.76 = 411 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.92/888.76 = 411/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.92x = 888.76 × 411
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.92x = 365,280.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,280.36/643.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.28

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