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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.70, 619.02 and 331.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.70, 619.02 and 331.16 is: 496.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.70 : 619.02 = 331.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.70/619.02 = 331.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.70x = 619.02 × 331.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.70x = 204,994.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,994.66/412.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.72

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