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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.02, 619.86 and 218.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.02, 619.86 and 218.24 is: 327.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.02 : 619.86 = 218.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.02/619.86 = 218.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.02x = 619.86 × 218.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.02x = 135,278.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,278.25/413.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.53

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