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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.04, 619.64 and 242

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.04, 619.64 and 242 is: 363.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.04 : 619.64 = 242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.04/619.64 = 242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.04x = 619.64 × 242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.04x = 149,952.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,952.88/413.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.05

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