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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.47, 619.02 and 309.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.47, 619.02 and 309.96 is: 465.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.47 : 619.02 = 309.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.47/619.02 = 309.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.47x = 619.02 × 309.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.47x = 191,871.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,871.44/412.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.18

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