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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.73, 619.11 and 296.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.73, 619.11 and 296.85 is: 445.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.73 : 619.11 = 296.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.73/619.11 = 296.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.73x = 619.11 × 296.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.73x = 183,782.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,782.80/412.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.29

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