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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.42, 619.38 and 251.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.42, 619.38 and 251.01 is: 376.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.42 : 619.38 = 251.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.42/619.38 = 251.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.42x = 619.38 × 251.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.42x = 155,470.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,470.57/413.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.06

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