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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.93, 620.61 and 269.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.93, 620.61 and 269.56 is: 405.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.93 : 620.61 = 269.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.93/620.61 = 269.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.93x = 620.61 × 269.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.93x = 167,291.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,291.63/412.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.13

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