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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.02, 620.07 and 239.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.02, 620.07 and 239.86 is: 360.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.02 : 620.07 = 239.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.02/620.07 = 239.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.02x = 620.07 × 239.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.02x = 148,729.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,729.99/413.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.10

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