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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.52, 619.56 and 398.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.52, 619.56 and 398.40 is: 596.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.52 : 619.56 = 398.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.52/619.56 = 398.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.52x = 619.56 × 398.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.52x = 246,832.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,832.70/413.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.91

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