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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.22, 618.84 and 345.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.22, 618.84 and 345.18 is: 516.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.22 : 618.84 = 345.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.22/618.84 = 345.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.22x = 618.84 × 345.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.22x = 213,611.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,611.19/413.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.94

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