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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.24, 618.71 and 297.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.24, 618.71 and 297.91 is: 446.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.24 : 618.71 = 297.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.24/618.71 = 297.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.24x = 618.71 × 297.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.24x = 184,319.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,319.18/413.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.04

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