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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.29, 620.34 and 355.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.29, 620.34 and 355.78 is: 534.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.29 : 620.34 = 355.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.29/620.34 = 355.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.29x = 620.34 × 355.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.29x = 220,704.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,704.57/413.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.02

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