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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.35, 619.43 and 258.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.35, 619.43 and 258.85 is: 387.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.35 : 619.43 = 258.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.35/619.43 = 258.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.35x = 619.43 × 258.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.35x = 160,336.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,336.91/413.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.89

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