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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.78, 910.92 and 411.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.78, 910.92 and 411.46 is: 568.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.78 : 910.92 = 411.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.78/910.92 = 411.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.78x = 910.92 × 411.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.78x = 374,805.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,805.09/659.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.08

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