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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.08, 618.77 and 230.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.08, 618.77 and 230.57 is: 345.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.08 : 618.77 = 230.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.08/618.77 = 230.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.08x = 618.77 × 230.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.08x = 142,669.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,669.60/413.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.38

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