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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.97, 619.56 and 275.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.97, 619.56 and 275.68 is: 413.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.97 : 619.56 = 275.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.97/619.56 = 275.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.97x = 619.56 × 275.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.97x = 170,800.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,800.30/412.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.59

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