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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.52, 620.64 and 269.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.52, 620.64 and 269.40 is: 404.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.52 : 620.64 = 269.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.52/620.64 = 269.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.52x = 620.64 × 269.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.52x = 167,200.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,200.42/413.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.33

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