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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.07, 620.69 and 389.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.07, 620.69 and 389.31 is: 584.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.07 : 620.69 = 389.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.07/620.69 = 389.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.07x = 620.69 × 389.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.07x = 241,638.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,638.88/413.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.98

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