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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.53, 619.02 and 315.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.53, 619.02 and 315.79 is: 472.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.53 : 619.02 = 315.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.53/619.02 = 315.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.53x = 619.02 × 315.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.53x = 195,480.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,480.33/413.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.71

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