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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.09, 619.74 and 291.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.09, 619.74 and 291.59 is: 437.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.09 : 619.74 = 291.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.09/619.74 = 291.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.09x = 619.74 × 291.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.09x = 180,707.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,707.73/413.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.46

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