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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.22, 619.71 and 283.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.22, 619.71 and 283.20 is: 424.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.22 : 619.71 = 283.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.22/619.71 = 283.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.22x = 619.71 × 283.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.22x = 175,498.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,498.07/413.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.71

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