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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.97, 619.14 and 295.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.97, 619.14 and 295.62 is: 443.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.97 : 619.14 = 295.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.97/619.14 = 295.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.97x = 619.14 × 295.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.97x = 183,028.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,028.95/412.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.21

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