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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.61, 619.70 and 242.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.61, 619.70 and 242.25 is: 362.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.61 : 619.70 = 242.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.61/619.70 = 242.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.61x = 619.70 × 242.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.61x = 150,121.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,121.11/413.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.95

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