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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.59, 621.11 and 304.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.59, 621.11 and 304.99 is: 458.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.59 : 621.11 = 304.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.59/621.11 = 304.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.59x = 621.11 × 304.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.59x = 189,432.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,432.34/413.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.02

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