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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.51, 619.93 and 283.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.51, 619.93 and 283.18 is: 424.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.51 : 619.93 = 283.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.51/619.93 = 283.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.51x = 619.93 × 283.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.51x = 175,551.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,551.78/413.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.54

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