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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.04, 618.92 and 230.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.04, 618.92 and 230.32 is: 345.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.04 : 618.92 = 230.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.04/618.92 = 230.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.04x = 618.92 × 230.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.04x = 142,549.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,549.65/413.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.12

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