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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.15, 619.97 and 218.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.15, 619.97 and 218.29 is: 327.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.15 : 619.97 = 218.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.15/619.97 = 218.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.15x = 619.97 × 218.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.15x = 135,330.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,330.61/413.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.56

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