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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.65, 619.57 and 251.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.65, 619.57 and 251.00 is: 375.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.65 : 619.57 = 251.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.65/619.57 = 251.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.65x = 619.57 × 251.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.65x = 155,507.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,507.72/413.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.94

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