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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.77, 619.67 and 240.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.77, 619.67 and 240.07 is: 359.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.77 : 619.67 = 240.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.77/619.67 = 240.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.77x = 619.67 × 240.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.77x = 148,762.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,762.98/413.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.53

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