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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.44, 620.25 and 230.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.44, 620.25 and 230.74 is: 346.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.44 : 620.25 = 230.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.44/620.25 = 230.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.44x = 620.25 × 230.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.44x = 143,116.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,116.49/413.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.16

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