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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.71, 618.84 and 348.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.71, 618.84 and 348.91 is: 521.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.71 : 618.84 = 348.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.71/618.84 = 348.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.71x = 618.84 × 348.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.71x = 215,917.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,917.92/413.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.91

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