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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.80, 619.16 and 275.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.80, 619.16 and 275.76 is: 413.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.80 : 619.16 = 275.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.80/619.16 = 275.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.80x = 619.16 × 275.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.80x = 170,738.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,738.18/412.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.61

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