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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.29, 619.65 and 268.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.29, 619.65 and 268.92 is: 404.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.29 : 619.65 = 268.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.29/619.65 = 268.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.29x = 619.65 × 268.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.29x = 166,636.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,636.28/412.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.17

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