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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.76, 620.56 and 291.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.76, 620.56 and 291.64 is: 437.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.76 : 620.56 = 291.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.76/620.56 = 291.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.76x = 620.56 × 291.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.76x = 180,980.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,980.12/413.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.40

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