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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.72, 619.77 and 269

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.72, 619.77 and 269 is: 402.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.72 : 619.77 = 269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.72/619.77 = 269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.72x = 619.77 × 269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.72x = 166,718.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,718.13/413.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.97

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