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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.03, 614.92 and 395.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.03, 614.92 and 395.28 is: 589.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.03 : 614.92 = 395.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.03/614.92 = 395.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.03x = 614.92 × 395.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.03x = 243,066.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,066.15/412.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.92

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