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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.16, 618.60 and 355.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.16, 618.60 and 355.20 is: 531.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.16 : 618.60 = 355.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.16/618.60 = 355.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.16x = 618.60 × 355.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.16x = 219,726.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,726.72/413.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.82

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