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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.76, 621.60 and 298.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.76, 621.60 and 298.56 is: 448.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.76 : 621.60 = 298.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.76/621.60 = 298.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.76x = 621.60 × 298.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.76x = 185,584.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,584.90/413.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.53

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