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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.22, 619.78 and 239.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.22, 619.78 and 239.34 is: 358.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.22 : 619.78 = 239.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.22/619.78 = 239.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.22x = 619.78 × 239.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.22x = 148,338.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,338.15/413.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.98

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