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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.01, 618.69 and 239.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.01, 618.69 and 239.18 is: 358.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.01 : 618.69 = 239.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.01/618.69 = 239.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.01x = 618.69 × 239.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.01x = 147,975.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,975.18/413.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.28

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