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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.13, 619.61 and 377.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.13, 619.61 and 377.97 is: 568.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.13 : 619.61 = 377.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.13/619.61 = 377.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.13x = 619.61 × 377.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.13x = 234,192.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,192.10/412.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.26

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