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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.03, 617.76 and 239.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.03, 617.76 and 239.29 is: 357.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.03 : 617.76 = 239.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.03/617.76 = 239.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.03x = 617.76 × 239.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.03x = 147,822.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,822.25/413.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.89

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