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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.95, 619.19 and 275.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.95, 619.19 and 275.87 is: 414.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.95 : 619.19 = 275.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.95/619.19 = 275.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.95x = 619.19 × 275.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.95x = 170,815.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,815.95/411.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.65

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