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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.48, 619.98 and 251.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.48, 619.98 and 251.27 is: 376.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.48 : 619.98 = 251.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.48/619.98 = 251.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.48x = 619.98 × 251.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.48x = 155,779.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,779.27/413.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.76

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