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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.78, 620.01 and 276.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.78, 620.01 and 276.75 is: 414.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.78 : 620.01 = 276.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.78/620.01 = 276.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.78x = 620.01 × 276.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.78x = 171,587.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,587.77/413.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.69

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