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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.08, 891.64 and 410

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.08, 891.64 and 410 is: 565.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.08 : 891.64 = 410 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.08/891.64 = 410/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.08x = 891.64 × 410
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.08x = 365,572.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,572.40/646.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.83

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