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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.43, 619.87 and 218.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.43, 619.87 and 218.23 is: 327.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.43 : 619.87 = 218.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.43/619.87 = 218.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.43x = 619.87 × 218.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.43x = 135,272.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,272.54/413.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.19

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