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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.56, 619.48 and 291.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.56, 619.48 and 291.28 is: 436.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.56 : 619.48 = 291.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.56/619.48 = 291.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.56x = 619.48 × 291.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.56x = 180,442.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,442.13/413.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.31

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