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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.08, 621.06 and 318.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.08, 621.06 and 318.04 is: 478.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.08 : 621.06 = 318.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.08/621.06 = 318.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.08x = 621.06 × 318.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.08x = 197,521.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,521.92/413.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.17

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